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What does the Bible say about God opening hearts?

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The Bible illustrates that only God can open the hearts of individuals, as seen in Acts 16:14 where Lydia's heart was opened by the Lord.

In Acts 16:14, we find the account of Lydia, a woman from Thyatira, whose heart the Lord opened. This pivotal moment underscores the biblical truth that the opening of the heart is a sovereign act of God's grace rather than a human effort. God, who created the heart, alone has the authority to renew and transform it. The act of opening Lydia's heart exemplifies how God's grace operates in the lives of those He chooses, demonstrating that our salvation and renewal come solely from Him and not from any merit of our own.
Scripture References: Acts 16:14, John 5:25, 1 Corinthians 2:14, Ephesians 2:1

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Acts 16:14
Robert Hawker · Mar 13, 2016
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