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What does the heart being deceitful mean in the context of salvation?

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The deceitful heart can lead people to false assurance regarding their salvation.

In Jeremiah 17:9, it states, 'The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can know it?' This indicates that our natural inclinations can mislead us into a false sense of security concerning our salvation. Many individuals may believe they are saved due to emotions or outward behavior, but true assurance comes from the sovereign work of God in their lives. The Lord, as noted in Jeremiah 17:10, searches the heart to test our faith and motives, reminding us that genuine salvation is ultimately a work of divine grace, rather than human effort.
Scripture References: Jeremiah 17:9-10

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