Proverbs 14:30 "A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones."
We can look at this verse from two different angles. First, we can talk about a
physically healthy heart. It is very important for us to maintain a good
quality of diet, exercise, and rest in order to maintain a healthy heart. We
hear so much about this every day because we hear of so many people with heart
problems. We certainly desire and need a good healthy heart to keep the blood
pumping through our bodies. "For the life of the flesh is in the
blood." (Leviticus 17:11) But even deeper than that is the importance
of a sound, healthy, spiritual heart. Every aspect of our lives can be affected
when our hearts and minds are not where they should be in the spiritual realm.
We can be affected mentally and physically when our spiritual status is not in
the proper place. Yes, "A sound heart is the life of the flesh." If
our hearts are not fixed upon the work of Christ, then envy and dissatisfaction
overwhelms us and takes us into dark places. But, when our hearts are right, we
can be as the Apostle Paul when he stated that he had learned to be content in
whatever state he might have been. We, too, can have that same contentment and
satisfaction when our hearts and minds are focused and circulating around the
blood of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. "For the life of the flesh is
in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement
for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the
soul." (Leviticus 17:11) As the dear old hymn states, "There is
power, power, wonder-working power in the precious blood of the Lamb (Jesus
Christ). This makes for a sound heart and a wonderful life in Jesus.