The Puncture-Proof Heart
Categories: Church of Christ Bulletin Articles Tags: Bulletin Articles on the HeartThrough the years, there have been many unique inventions — the puncture-proof tire being one of them. If we’ve ever driven with ordinary tires, and a nail goes through them — we’ll lose all the air in the tire. But if a nail goes through a puncture-proof tire, a sealant compound begins to run inside the tire, plugging up the hole and the air remains in the tire.
The heart of a faithful Christian is like the puncture-proof tire. An ordinary heart may be filled with love, but when someone does something to puncture that heart, all the love suddenly runs out — with hatred and hard feelings taking its place. However, a puncture-proof heart is different; it’s filled with the spiritual teachings of Christ (Ephesians 5:18; cf. Romans 15:14; 1 Corinthians 1:5; Colossians 1:9; 2 Peter 1:2-3). When someone by their words or actions punctures that heart, immediately the hole is plugged up tight and love stays in (Gal. 5:22-25; Ephesians 5:9-10).
Regarding those who puncture the heart, the Scriptures tell us:
“Therefore, if your enemy hungers, feed him; If he thirsts, give him a drink; For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good” (Romans 12:20-21).
This is an Old Testament illustration of the puncture-proof heart in action (cf. 1 Samuel 24:16-19).
Brethren and friends, beginning today, let’s all have puncture-proof hearts!
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