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The term "ardent" is not directly found in the Bible; however, the concept of ardent devotion, zeal, and fervor is prevalent throughout the Scriptures. The word "ardent" is often used to describe a passionate, enthusiastic, and intense commitment or love, particularly in the context of one's relationship with God and His commandments.
Ardent Love for GodThe Bible frequently emphasizes the importance of loving God with all one's heart, soul, and strength. This ardent love is a central theme in both the Old and New Testaments. In
Deuteronomy 6:5, the Israelites are commanded, "Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength." This commandment underscores the necessity of an all-consuming, fervent love for God, which is to be the foundation of one's life and actions.
In the New Testament, Jesus reiterates this commandment as the greatest of all. In
Matthew 22:37-38, He states, "‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment." This ardent love for God is not merely an emotional response but a deliberate and wholehearted commitment to His will and purposes.
Ardent Zeal for God's HouseThe concept of ardent zeal is vividly illustrated in the life of Jesus Christ. In
John 2:17, following the cleansing of the temple, His disciples recall the words of
Psalm 69:9, "Zeal for Your house will consume Me." This passage highlights Jesus' passionate commitment to the purity and sanctity of God's house, reflecting His fervent dedication to His Father's honor.
Ardent Prayer and WorshipArdent devotion is also expressed through prayer and worship. The Bible encourages believers to approach God with fervency and sincerity.
James 5:16 emphasizes the power of passionate prayer: "The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail." This verse suggests that an ardent, heartfelt prayer is effective and powerful, reflecting a deep trust and reliance on God.
In worship, the Psalms often express an ardent longing for God's presence.
Psalm 42:1-2 declares, "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul longs after You, O God. My soul thirsts for God, the living God." This imagery conveys an intense desire and yearning for communion with God, characteristic of ardent worship.
Ardent Service and MinistryThe early church exemplified ardent service and ministry, driven by a fervent love for Christ and His mission. The Apostle Paul, in particular, demonstrated an ardent commitment to spreading the Gospel. In
Romans 12:11, he exhorts believers, "Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord." This call to maintain spiritual fervor underscores the importance of passionate dedication in serving God and others.
Ardent Love for OthersArdent love is not limited to one's relationship with God but extends to others as well. The Bible calls believers to love one another earnestly. In
1 Peter 4:8, it is written, "Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins." This ardent love is characterized by selflessness, forgiveness, and a genuine concern for the well-being of others.
In summary, while the specific term "ardent" may not appear in the biblical text, the concept is deeply embedded in the Scriptures. Ardent love, zeal, prayer, worship, service, and love for others are all integral aspects of a vibrant and committed Christian life, reflecting a passionate devotion to God and His purposes.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
a.) Hot or burning; passionate; fervent; as, an ardent concern; causing a sensation of burning; fiery; as, ardent spirits, that is, distilled liquors; an ardent fever.
2. (a.) Having the appearance or quality of fire; fierce; glowing; shining; as, ardent eyes.
3. (a.) Warm, applied to the passions and affections; passionate; fervent; zealous; vehement; as, ardent love, feelings, zeal, hope, temper.
Greek
3804. pathema -- that which befalls one, ie a suffering, a passion... emotion, like suffering") -- properly, the capacity and privilege of experiencing
strong feeling; , deep emotion, like agony, passion (
ardent desire), suffering
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The Fourteenth Chapter: theArdent Longing of Devout Men for the...
... BOOK FOUR. AN INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION The Fourteenth Chapter: TheArdent
Longing of Devout Men for the Body of Christ. The Disciple...
Modern Examples of Prayer (Continued)
... Here is another record of herardent and faithful praying: "Lately, I have been
favoured with a moreardent spirit of praying than almost ever formerly."....
The Seventeenth Chapter: the Burning Love and Strong Desire to...
... WITH greatest devotion andardent love, with all affection and fervor of heart I
wish to receive You, O Lord, as many saints and devout persons, most pleasing...
Of Fervent Love and Vehement Desire of Receiving Christ
... and devout persons have desired Thee in communicating, who were altogether well
pleasing to Thee by their sanctity of life, and dwelt in allardent devotion....
How the Mingling of Love and Sorrow Takes Place in Contrition.
... into a certain water which is called almost everywhere aquavit??, which so easily
takes and augments fire that in many places it is also termedardent; so the...
In the Nineteenth Year of his Age (His Father Having Died Two...
... 8. Howardent was I then, my God, howardent to fly from earthly things to Thee!
Nor did I know how Thou wouldst deal with me. For with Thee is wisdom....
Whether Adultery is Determinate Species of Lust, Distinct from the...
... Now every kind of lust includes a tooardent love. Therefore adultery is in every
kind of lust: and consequently it should not be reckoned a species of lust....
To Brother Bartolomeo Dominici of the Order of the Preachers when...
... servants of Jesus Christ, write and send comfort in His precious Blood, with desire
to see you kindled, on fire, and consumed in His mostardent charity, since...
On the Feast of St Mary Magdalene
... the beloved Mary Magdalene; so that God may work His wonderful works in you, according
to His dear Will, and may pour out upon you His fervent,ardent Love and...
Devotion to God.
... Devotion to God impliesardent affection for him"a yielding of the heart to him
with reverence, faith, and piety in every act, particularly in prayer and...
Thesaurus
Ardent (7 Occurrences)... 1. (a.) Hot or burning; passionate; fervent; as, an
ardent concern; causing a sensation
of burning; fiery; as,
ardent spirits, that is, distilled liquors; an
...Warm (25 Occurrences)
... 4. (superl.) Fig.: Not cool, indifferent, lukewarm, or the like, in spirit or temper;
zealous;ardent; fervent; excited; sprightly; irritable; excitable....
Ardently (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (adv.) In anardent manner; eagerly; with warmth;
affectionately; passionately. Multi-Version Concordance Ardently (2 Occurrences)....
Strong (736 Occurrences)
... 9. (superl.)Ardent; eager; zealous; earnestly engaged; as, a strong partisan; a
strong Whig or Tory. 10.... 15. (superl.) Violent; vehement; earnest;ardent. 16....
Vote (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) Anardent wish or desire; a vow; a prayer.
2. (n.) A wish, choice, or opinion, of a person or...
Vehement (10 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Veryardent; very eager or urgent; very
fervent; passionate; as, a vehement affection or passion....
Zealous (40 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Filled with, or characterized by, zeal;
warmly engaged, orardent, in behalf of an object. 2. (a...
Zeal (45 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) Passionate ardor in the pursuit of anything; eagerness in favor of a person
or cause;ardent and active interest; engagedness; enthusiasm; fervor....
Jealousy (54 Occurrences)
... When jealousy is attributed to men, the sense is sometimes good, and sometimes bad.
In the good sense, it refers to anardent concern for God's honor....
Lukewarm (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Moderately warm; neither cold nor hot; tepid; not
ardent; not zealous; cool; indifferent. Multi-Version Concordance...
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