What it Means to Know God

(Jer. 22:13-17, 21-23)

The Heart that Knows God

We are called to love God whole-heartedly (2 Kings 23:25)

To do what is right and just, to defend the cause of the poor and needy is what it means to know God
(Jer. 22:15-16)

We are called to seek justice (Ps. 82:3, Prov. 31:9, Jer. 21:12, 22:3, Micah 6:8)

Failing to do so risks coming under judgment ourselves

If you know God in this way, it will go well with you (Rom. 8:33-35, you will have the peace
of a good conscience)

Hospitality is about having a welcoming heart (Rom. 12:9-13, 1 Tim. 3:2, Titus 1:8)

Our mercy and generosity help to cleanse our hearts and preserve our lives (Prov. 20:28, Luke 11:41)

We can know God the Father by knowing his Son (John 8:19)

To know God is the key to eternal life (John 17:3)

The Heart that Does Not Know God

Beware of covetousness (Luke 12:15, Rom. 7:7, 1 Cor. 6:10, Eph. 5:3-5, 1 Tim. 6:9-10, Heb. 13:5)

Covetous = Materialistic?

Covetousness = Idolatry (Col. 3:5)

A covetous heart will lead a person to cheat and use others (Jer. 6:13, 2 Pe. 2:3, Contrast:
Prov. 21:26, Phil 2:4)

What are your eyes and your heart set upon? (Jer. 22:17)

The desires of our heart are influenced by what we view with our eyes (Jos. 7:21, Job 31:7, 2 Pe.
2:14)

The company we keep affects the desires of our heart (Ezek. 19:6, 1 Cor. 5:11)

Our works demonstrate whether or not we truly know God (Titus 1:16, 1 John 2:3)