How to Guard Your Heart: What Does It Mean to "Guard Your Heart" in Proverbs

How can you "guard your heart" as Proverbs 4:23 tells Christians to do? By studying Proverbs 4, we can learn how to guard our hearts as God has commanded us to do in the Bible.
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[@nappyfries]

As scary as it is & as heartbreaking as being hurt can be, I still want to love & have a loving heart. I don’t want to be closed off.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Yes, it's always a risk to love but it is worth it, 1 Corinthians 13 is helpful

[@Ksyed7124]

But to the person who broke ur heart will you give ur time and love.. I won't they don't deserve it..

[@WilliamCantSingAtAll]

❤

[@mattr.1887]

Paul made it clear: Being single is best. We have to do what Paul says. If not, you might go to hell.

[@nappyfries]

@@mattr.1887 I’m sorry but that’s not true at all.

[@robraver]

The heart is where we covet things. Coveting can be dangerous. I was warned about this many years ago..and scoffed at the notion. Cue many years of backsliding and misery. My biggest downfall was relationships, unmarried ones at that. Thats what can happen. You compromise on one thing and it leads to another...the heart becomes hardened and God keeps at a distance until you wake up. It took a very stark choice last year for me. It was either take my own life or get back on track with Christ. It was that serious. Guard your hearts. Dont get fooled over 'little sins' because they soon amount to something really bad.

[@mattr.1887]

"Get back on track"? Sounds like you were never on track.

[@BiblePsychology68]

Pay atention to your thoughys because thoughts become words, action and deed . Heb 12:15

[@trina2449]

I desire to never walk away from my love for God that He has placed iny heart. This video has been an eye-opener to me. The Lord seemed to tell me thru this vid that to stay in His love, I should guard my heart by filling it with truth and emptying it of sin and lies. Thanks for sharing!

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

So glad this video was helpful to you!

[@ladennayoung2939]

Amen

[@sabinastadler]

Keep doing what to do. 1 soul for the kingdom is victory worth the toil

[@LoveBeautyFun7]

It's like ur reading my mind and making videos about what I've been thinking about, Lol. Holy Spirit👍👍💪❤

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

So glad this was timely :)

[@rogerbrady2003rab]

God's words/ the scripture is better than all the Gold in the world.. and thank you for explaining it so well.. Proverbs is my favourite book in the Bible..please do more videos on it.. Praise the Lord..

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

So glad you enjoyed this :) And I agree that Proverbs is a powerful book

[@PROPHETICMINISTRY777]

Amen! Roger I just recently uploaded a biblical teaching on guard the heart in my KZbin Channel - Christ United International Ministry 🙏

[@YitzhakMudreilagi]

Hi from Fiji! Thank you so much for this, greatful I came across this, literally searched for "how to guard your heart" after my brother interrupted me whilst I was just beginning my midnight prayers. I ended up passing a comment because I disliked the way he acted towards me... Buuuut the Holy Spirit.. oh well, only thing I can say is thank you Lord, and thank you Holy Spirit for the correction. I should know better😊 bless you

[@nickthompson5055]

I’ve never heard it explained like this before. Thank you so much!

[@PROPHETICMINISTRY777]

Great message! I just recently uploaded a similar teaching on guard the heart on my KZbin Channel - Christ United International Ministry 🙏

[@dannyhilltop]

Wow! I was watching another video on guarding your heart and I almost fell into the trap that C.S. Lewis mentioned. Praise God for putting you in my life Mark! The whole world needs to hear this. Stay diligent to make that so! You are such a rich blessing in my life and your teaching is nourishment for my soul. God bless you and all you touch Mark!

[@PROPHETICMINISTRY777]

Amen! I just recently uploaded a profound biblical teaching on guard the heart on my KZbin Channel - Christ United International Ministry. I was able to provide thoroughly in depth explanation. 🙏

[@mikejames4083]

You guard what goes in it. Things we say, hear, watch can go straight into the heart. The heart(Subconscious mind) accepts any and everything

[@Juju-tw7we]

YO. THAT IS MY FAVORITE CS LEWIS QUOTE..WHOA.....this is the holy spirit...even the topic...even if u havent replied to my reply....so timely.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Amen, it's a great quote!

[@carlamarie8776]

Thank you Mark. I wish I heard this message a year ago. May God bless you and your household 😁

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

You are welcome, may blessings be upon you as well :)

[@DesireToHealAndLove]

Guarding your heart truly means that as long as you know God's truth, you will go towards the obedience and will of God of your entire life. You will know what to do in EVERY area of your life because you're protected by the word of God, and the relationship you have with God and the Holy Spirit. In simpler terms; you'll know what to say yes and no to. You will go through things you don't want to go through, but the Holy Spirit will be there to convict (love you) and guide you.

[@CK_Fitness]

Thanks for this! You explained it very well. Now I realize the context- first, let God write truth on your heart and then protect that- guard God’s truth. Out of all the videos on this subject I haven’t heard it in this way and got the clarity that I received here. Thanks!

[@PROPHETICMINISTRY777]

Amen! I just recently uploaded a very similar biblical teaching in guard the heart on my KZbin Channel - Christ United International Ministry 🙏

[@johnbugnoii]

Wow!! Great video and advice!! I always thought that guarding my heart was limiting who I let into my life and not that I need to fill it with the truth of God’s Word and keep it free from sin. Thank you and always love your videos/sermons!! God bless so much!!

[@PROPHETICMINISTRY777]

Amen! I recently uploaded a biblical teaching on guard the heart. I provided a thoroughly in depth teaching on my KZbin Channel - Christ United International Ministry 🙏

[@jacobguinn]

I’m thankful for this video to help me understand how to live my life

[@PROPHETICMINISTRY777]

Amen! I just recently provided a very similar biblical teaching on guard the heart on my KZbin Channel - Christ United International Ministry 🙏

[@GR-nz5rz]

Amen

[@NinaLlamera-ue2vj]

God's message to me is very clear.

[@marykingori1771]

Hey Mark, good video as usual. I am a big fan of yours from Berlin Germany

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Thanks Mary, so glad you enjoyed this teaching :)

[@clares-b98]

This makes so much sense. I had never looked at that verse like that, and now you point it out it does seem to fit with the rest of the Bible and with what is actually possible.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Amen, this content was new to me. Once I started studying that whole passage I realized there was a lot more there.

[@kimchiandchicken]

Thank you Mark for your work. Needed to hear this message. Many blessings to you.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

So glad this was timely to you :)

[@RatchetSprite1]

Thank you!

[@kagomeinuyasha4243]

God bless you even more! -Miss K, Philippines

[@jessiekgomotsomoabi538]

Thank you Mark

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

You are welcome!

[@WilliamCantSingAtAll]

Seen 50 of your vids more or less. This is, in my opinion, the best one. Well done, dude, wish I knew as much as you do.

[@mariaglover4202]

8:14 Woww!!! 😳 ...what an incredible writer he was!!! That really spoke to me!

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God is good!

[@rolaine733]

Thanks Mark 🙏🙋

[@mlmperez1114]

Thank you for breaking it down 🙏🏼

[@PROPHETICMINISTRY777]

Amen! I was recently able to upload a biblical teaching very similar on guard the heart on my KZbin Channel - Christ United International Ministry 🙏

[@clarinetist18]

Thank you. I needed this.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

So glad this was helpful :)

[@nataliasolakianofficial2066]

It also means to "Guard your heart", LITERALLY! You don't want to damage it. Keeping God's instructions and guarding your heart, are TWO DIFFERENT THINGS! You guard the Word of God IN YOUR HEART, but you ALSO are to GUARD YOUR EMOTIONS AND YOUR SPIRIT! Guard the PURITY of your heart, your emotions, feelings, your love. It DOES mean to GUARD YOUR HEART. I believe this is referring to those who steadfastly follow God's ways.

[@missykopec8340]

Good word - going to the original meaning of “heart” - YOU are right.

[@jencgold]

Natalia Solakian Official ❤️

[@jeremycarpenter2731]

Good scriptures mark keep preaching the word brother.

[@christinaandersen2204]

Dear Brother- Thank you so much for your insightfull words. God bless you and your love ones. From Denmark

[@rosem.3533]

Amen! Very well explained Mark-thank you and may God continue giving you wisdom!

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

My pleasure Rose!

[@avaava3031]

Applause! Well explained.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

So glad! All glory to God :)

[@TravoltaMoonFan7]

Thanks for this, Mark. I always thought that showing my emotions and being vulnerable was a bad thing. Thank you for helping to open my eyes. 😊

[@rasheedflowers8170]

Thank you for teaching me this scripture. Valuable lesson!

[@RosyLife79]

This is the best explanation I’ve ever heard on this . Thank you!🛡❤️🎼

[@faumulipola8144]

Pslams 14:1 .... great encouragement brother.

[@tdickensheets]

Pray for me.

[@merlinsvdd]

Didn't know that, it actually hurts. Wow!

[@Clauds71]

Wow, another gem 💎. By the way, I love that C S Lewis book 📖. God bless you 🙏😊

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

C.S. Lewis is great :)

[@marlaenacoalala9183]

This was actually really helpful. I was confused about this verse but thank you for explaining it so beautifully!

[@spencergrigg8720]

excellent, thank you for posting

[@gratefulandblessed7194]

Fantastic! And so true !! God has been sharing with me the same thing, it's important to be vulnerable and weak as he is stronger in us. But also wise about who we walk with, as proverbs also speaks.

[@Lamhodgson]

Thankyou so much. So clear.

[@bunmiajayi5380]

This is good l love this

[@ladennayoung2939]

Mmmmm CS Lewis made a great point.

[@RocketSpam0]

Good vid.🥳😩

[@lisamerai3880]

Insightful! Well said and well explained. Thank you!!!

[@CgirlAJGM]

Wow! I've never heard this verse analyzed from this perspective. It makes a lot of sense. I'm listening to this video for the third time. I really want to imprint this knowledge in me 😅

[@brendajones9941]

Amazing grace Amein Brother

[@emilyestrela1329]

this was amazing

[@craigt2539]

Wow this was a great explanation. Thank you for making these videos, God bless you!

[@angelflower176]

How do I know if im guarding my heart too much and shutting guys out cos of past sin? Im the girl, Jess from Australia who emailed you:)

[@Juju-tw7we]

same question, Mark :)

[@sarzlaw10]

same, thank you

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Great question, here's a video that answers that question from a slightly different perspective kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2HbpYxrm6drabc

[@angelflower176]

ApplyGodsWord.com/Mark Ballenger makes total sense thanks Mark!:)

[@truthseekers5322]

@@angelflower176 how old are you

[@anuksunamun0494]

Love this teachings

[@alkannahcartwright4984]

Its easy to love someone who loves you back. but better to show someone love that doesnt give it back to you. for the glory of God longsuffering must be shown.

[@sabinastadler]

Kenya saying hallo from the guard ur heart couch

[@clinton564]

But what if someone as been hurt so much that they have decided to harden their heart and don't feel anything anymore.

[@fightwithbiomechanix]

You need to stop trusting in men and trust in the Lord. Second you need to realize we all hurt people and get hurt by people. You need to pray for resilience

[@sunshinegirl1967]

@Clinton listen to Mark at around 7:20 to 7:30 where he begins to show the difference between what you are saying about being hurt and guarding your heart and what Proverbs is saying about guarding the truth in your heart. Hope this helps!

[@PROPHETICMINISTRY777]

I just recently provided a biblical teaching pertaining to your question called (God Reveals) on my KZbin Channel - Christ United International Ministry 🙏

[@martinmwenda3551]

Harden your skin not your heart

[@danilaroche1156]

You ask the Lord to help you forgive those who hurt you. It's a process. We all mess up. Pray for wisdom for future.

[@danbasal4616]

@4:10-it is Psalm 14:1 not Proverbs

[@alkannahcartwright4984]

Is guarding your heart putting on the full armour of God?an is that armour the 9 fruits of the spirit in galatians 5 22-23

[@yhwh9491]

1:40

[@brendajones9941]

Amein Amein

[@mandolinJo]

i guess i am doomed to be single....... In Jesus ........... Raymond

[@jeremycarpenter2731]

You can't think like that you must put God first and focus on him God gives good gifts to his children delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desire of your heart don't make marriage or dateing an idol put God first and be content in him .

[@danilaroche1156]

No.

[@FIREFAITHMINISTRIES]

I HAVE A QUESTION FOR THE YOUNG MAN IN THIS VIDEO AND I WOULD LIKE YOU TO EXPLAIN THIS TO ME WHY HAS GOD FORBIDDEN ME FROM EVER DATING FALLING IN LOVE GETTING MARRIED OR EVEN HAVING A WIFE IF YOU CAN EXPLAIN THAT ONE THAT WOULD BE AWESOME GOD BLESS YOUR HEART AND SOUL MAY THE LORD'S BLESSINGS PROTECTION GRACE AND FAVOR MERCY HEALING BE UPON YOU YOUR FAMILIES ALWAYS AND FOREVER MORE

[@Angela-BlessedofGod]

Ask God that yourself

[@FIREFAITHMINISTRIES]

@@Angela-BlessedofGod I HAVE ALREADY ASKED GOD AND HIS ANSWER WAS HE SEPARATED ME OUT LOL

[@oar-N-oasis]

Kinda spanked me the "idea" of blocking myself to love.. 😁

[@mikejames4083]

The heart is the subconscious mind. The autopilot mind that controls 95 to 97% of what we do onna daily basis. It doesn't like change.

[@TravoltaMoonFan7]

Is it just me, or did I hear him say “viligence”?

[@saffyesperas2278]

Can I replay this when I think sexual thoughts?

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Go for it

[@danilaroche1156]

Yes. Your human.

[@janisrozario]

What version are you reading Mark? Can’t seem to find it.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Esv 👍

[@cindyrampersad2106]

Ponder the path of your feet ..Vs 26....not heart

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Good thing I posted the verse for everyone to see :)