Why is it said that eternity is in every man's heart?
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It is said that eternity is in every man's heart because God has instilled a sense of the eternal in everyone.
The assertion that God has set eternity in every person's heart (Ecclesiastes 3:11) reflects the belief that all individuals possess an innate understanding of the concept of eternity and their existence beyond this life. This is evidenced by the universal search for meaning and purpose that transcends temporal experiences. Scripture indicates that no man is born an atheist; everyone has an inherent awareness of God's eternal power and divinity as evidenced in creation. This understanding compels individuals to look for fulfillment in things beyond the temporal, reinforcing the idea that true satisfaction can only be found in eternal truths and the redemptive work of Jesus Christ.
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