We read in the Bible of people whose hearts became hardened against God, especially Pharaoh (Ex. 8-14). We may not understand everything about that, but we tend to look down on those individuals and assume it would never happen to us. Could it?
Can I ask you to consider this?
When members in need are announced at church, do you take special note to actually pray and reach out? When activities of the church and groups in the church are announced, do you mark it down and look forward to participating? When volunteers are sought for some church effort, do you eagerly jump in and volunteer? When materials are made available before or after services to pick up, do you grab all you can? When you’re sitting in a class or worship, are you plugged in, tuned in and soaking it all in? OR…is your response to each of these (and other opportunities) just the opposite? In fact, does this very article turn you off?
God warns Christians in the New Testament to not harden their hearts (Heb. 3:8, 13, 15; 4:7). Ask: Could my heart be hardened? It matters eternally (Heb. 3:16-19; 4:1-10).
