ACQUIRE HEART? The Bible speaks of people “in want of heart” - TopicsExpress

ACQUIRE HEART? The Bible speaks of people “in want of heart” and of those “acquiring heart.” (Proverbs 7:7; 15:32) Because of spiritual immaturity and inexperience in God’s service, someone “in want of heart” may lack discernment and good judgment. “He that is acquiring heart” gives serious attention to the inner person by means of regular, prayerful study of God’s Word. And to the extent possible in his imperfect state, he harmonizes his thoughts, desires, emotions, and goals in life with what God approves. Thus he is “loving his own soul,” or blessing himself, and “is going to find good.”—Proverbs 19:8.