The heart must be the principal point to which we attend in all the relations between God and our souls.
What is the first thing we need, in order to be Christians?
………………A new heart (Ezekiel 11:19; 18:31). 
What is the sacrifice God asks us to bring to him?
………………A broken and a contrite heart (Psalm 51:17).
What is the true circumcision?
………………The circumcision of the heart (Deut. 10:16, 30:6; Jer. 4:4; Rom. 2:29).
What is genuine obedience?
………………To obey from the heart (Romans 6:17).
What is saving faith?
………………To believe with the heart (Acts 8:36-38; Romans 10:9-11).
Where ought Christ to dwell?
………………To dwell in our hearts by faith (Ephesians 3:17).
What is the chief request that Wisdom makes to every one?
………………“My son, give me your heart.” (Proverbs 2:2, 23:26)
~ J.C. Ryle
