What does the Bible say about following the Lord with a perfect heart?
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The Bible emphasizes that God desires our full devotion, warning against partial obedience as seen in 2 Chronicles 25.
The Scriptures make clear that God desires complete loyalty from His followers. In 2 Chronicles 25, we see the example of Amaziah, who did right in the sight of the Lord, yet his heart was not perfect. This indicates that mere outward compliance is not what God seeks. In the New Testament, we find similar teachings, such as how Simon the Sorcerer thought he could purchase God’s gifts with money, revealing that his heart was not right before the Lord (Acts 8:18-20). Thus, the Bible calls Christians to a wholehearted commitment to God, understanding that partial devotion is unacceptable.
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