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What does it mean to have the door of your heart shut?

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Having the door of your heart shut means a rejection of Jesus Christ and the gospel message, often due to spiritual apathy or rebellion.

When the door of one's heart is described as shut, it symbolizes a refusal to accept the truths of the gospel and a willingness to remain in spiritual darkness. The preacher emphasizes that, by nature, human beings tend to harden their hearts against God, preferring the comfort of sin over the discomfort of repentance. This condition highlights the need for divine intervention. The sermon asserts that only God can change this state, opening hearts to receive Christ and His saving grace. Therefore, to have a shut heart is indicative of a deep-seated estrangement from God, emphasizing the urgent need for divine revelation and transformation in a person's life.
Scripture References: Revelation 3:20

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An Open Door
Ian Potts · Dec 20, 2015
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