Zechariah 7:12 · KJV

"Yea, they made their hearts as an adamant stone, lest they should hear the law, and the words which the LORD of hosts hath sent in his spirit by the former prophets: therefore came a great wrath from the LORD of hosts."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁰And oppress not the widow, nor the fatherless, the stranger, nor the poor; and let none of you imagine evil against his brother in your heart.

¹¹But they refused to hearken, and pulled away the shoulder, and stopped their ears, that they should not hear.

¹²Yea, they made their hearts as an adamant stone, lest they should hear the law, and the words which the LORD of hosts hath sent in his spirit by the former prophets: therefore came a great wrath from the LORD of hosts.

¹³Therefore it is come to pass, that as he cried, and they would not hear; so they cried, and I would not hear, saith the LORD of hosts:

¹⁴But I scattered them with a whirlwind among all the nations whom they knew not. Thus the land was desolate after them, that no man passed through nor returned: for they laid the pleasant land desolate.

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Reflection Questions

What does it mean for you to have a 'hardened heart'?

How can you ensure your heart remains open to God's word?

When have you felt the consequences of ignoring spiritual guidance?

Life Application

faith

Engage in regular prayer and scripture reading to keep your heart receptive to God's voice.

personal growth

Identify areas in your life where you may be resistant to change and seek support to address them.

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