Today’s episode is the first in a three-part series that will consider the direction in Proverbs 4:23–“Guard your heart above all else, for it is the source of life.” We will discover what the author of Proverbs had in mind and how it is so much more complex than we might have thought. As we consider this deeper meaning, we will see how following this direction will help us to live unleashed.

The Bible Project

Proverbs 4:23 Guard your heart above all else, for it is the source of life. (CSB)

Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. (NIV)

2 Corinthians 10:5 We demolish arguments and every pretension (opinion) that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. (NIV)

Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. (NIV)