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What does the Bible teach about the hardness of heart?

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The Bible teaches that a hardened heart can lead to spiritual blindness and rejection of God's truth.

In Mark 8, Jesus directly questions His disciples about their understanding and perceives their hearts as hardened, warning them against spiritual blindness. He asks them why they discuss their lack of bread, indicating that they should trust in His provision given their previous experiences of His miracles. This hardness of heart can stem from pride, self-sufficiency, or a refusal to acknowledge God's authority and truth. Proverbs 28:14 emphasizes that a hard heart leads to failure in fearing the Lord, while 2 Corinthians 4 explains that the god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, preventing them from seeing the light of the Gospel. Thus, it is essential for believers to remain vigilant against the influences of spiritual pride and seek to maintain a tender heart towards God's Word.
Scripture References: Mark 8:10-21, Proverbs 28:14, 2 Corinthians 4:4

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