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The term "hearty" in a biblical context often refers to actions or attitudes that are sincere, enthusiastic, and full of vigor. It is associated with a wholehearted approach to life and faith, reflecting a deep commitment and genuine spirit in one's relationship with God and others.
Biblical Usage and Context1.
Wholehearted Devotion: The concept of being hearty is closely linked to serving God with one's entire being. 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 verse underscores the importance of a hearty devotion to God, where one's love and service are not half-hearted but complete and enthusiastic.
2.
Sincere Worship: Hearty worship is characterized by sincerity and depth. In
John 4:24, Jesus teaches, "God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth." This implies that worship should be genuine and heartfelt, not merely a ritualistic or superficial act.
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Diligent Work: The Bible encourages believers to approach their work with a hearty attitude.
Colossians 3:23 states, "Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men." This verse highlights the importance of putting one's full effort into tasks, doing them as if serving the Lord directly.
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Joyful Giving: A hearty spirit is also evident in the act of giving.
2 Corinthians 9:7 says, "Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver." This passage emphasizes that giving should be done willingly and joyfully, reflecting a generous and hearty spirit.
5.
Encouragement and Fellowship: The early church exemplified a hearty fellowship among believers.
Acts 2:46 describes, "With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart." This illustrates the joy and sincerity that characterized their communal life.
Theological ImplicationsA hearty approach to faith and life is indicative of a transformed heart, one that is aligned with God's will and purposes. It reflects the inner work of the Holy Spirit, producing a life marked by enthusiasm, sincerity, and dedication. This wholeheartedness is not only a personal attribute but also a testimony to others of the believer's commitment to Christ.
Practical ApplicationBelievers are encouraged to cultivate a hearty spirit in all areas of life, whether in worship, work, relationships, or service. This involves a conscious decision to engage fully and sincerely, seeking to honor God in every endeavor. By doing so, Christians demonstrate the vitality and authenticity of their faith, impacting the world around them with the love and truth of the Gospel.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
superl.) Pertaining to, or proceeding from, the heart; warm; cordial; bold; zealous; sincere; willing; also, energetic; active; eager; as, a hearty welcome; hearty in supporting the government.
2. (superl.) Exhibiting strength; sound; healthy; firm; not weak; as, a hearty timber.
3. (superl.) Promoting strength; nourishing; rich; abundant; as, hearty food; a hearty meal.
4. (n.) Comrade; boon companion; good fellow; -- a term of familiar address and fellowship among sailors.
Greek
4909. suneudokeo -- to join in approving... Word Origin from sun and eudokeo Definition to join in approving NASB Word Usage
approve (1), approving (1), consents (2), give
hearty approval (1),
hearty...Library
How the Soul AttainsHearty Repentance and Gentle Pardon under the...
... PART THE FIRST. CHAPTER V. How The Soul AttainsHearty Repentance and Gentle Pardon
Under the Cross. The Servant."Now then, cheer up thou soul of mine!...
1879-1880. Experiences among Indians --Picnic in the Bush...
... Experiences among Indians"Picnic in the Bush"Distribution of Testaments""Till He
come"""A Home and ahearty Welcome.".... A HOME AND AHEARTY WELCOME....
Appendix ii. The Order of the Communion
... of our sins, and be made partakers of the kingdom of heaven, whereof we be assured
and ascertained, if we come to the said Sacrament withhearty repentance of...
The Great Change
... Notice, that this change was a veryhearty and spontaneous one.... When Jesus is
reveal'd.". I say again, the change is a very spontaneous andhearty one....
"The Tender Mercy of Our God"
... turn unto him. Nor is this all"the mercy of God's heart means hishearty
mercy, his cordial delight in mercy. Remission of sins...
Foreword to the Second Edition
... For every word of appreciation we returnhearty thanks to Him in Whose light we
alone "see light." A few have condemned the book in unqualified terms, and...
Fourth Conversation
... CONVERSATIONS FOURTH CONVERSATION. The manner of going to God. *Hearty
renunciation. * Prayer and praise prevent discouragement....
That by virtue of this Work a Sinner Truly Turned and Called to...
... She, although she might not feel the deephearty sorrow of her sins"for why, all
her lifetime she had them with her whereso she went, as it were in a burthen...
"And this is his Commandment," &C.
... He gives anhearty invitation to all that stand at an infinite distance from God,
and so are feeding upon empty vanities without him, to come and enjoy the...
Plymouth Members
... and Richard Salter Storrs, went far and wide, not a little of the success of the
paper was due to his general management, and to hishearty indorsement of the...
Thesaurus
Meal (288 Occurrences)... Him. (WEY BBE). Luke 15:16 and he longed to make a
hearty meal of the pods
the swine were eating, but no one gave him any. (WEY).
...Jethro (10 Occurrences)
... 2. HisHearty Reception of Moses: When Moses fled from Egypt he found refuge in
Midian, where he received ahearty welcome into the household of Jethro on...
Earnest (33 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Sincere; purposeful; ardent in the pursuit of an object; eager to obtain
or do; zealous with sincerity; withhearty endeavor; heartfelt; fervent;hearty...
Eating (151 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Luke 15:16 and he longed to make ahearty
meal of the pods the swine were eating, but no one gave him any....
Hearty (9 Occurrences)
... Pertaining to, or proceeding from, the heart; warm; cordial; bold; zealous; sincere;
willing; also, energetic; active; eager; as, ahearty welcome;hearty in...
Yielded (28 Occurrences)
... Romans 6:17 But thanks be to God that though you were once in thraldom to Sin, you
have now yielded ahearty obedience to that system of truth in which you...
Naaman (19 Occurrences)
... preference for the streams of his own land does not lessen the reader's esteem for
him, and the favorable impression is deepened by hishearty gratitude and...
Overboard (5 Occurrences)
... overboard. (WEY NAS NIV). Acts 27:38 After eating ahearty meal they lightened
the ship by throwing the wheat overboard. (WEY). Acts...
Longed (24 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Luke 15:16 and he longed to make ahearty meal of the pods the
swine were eating, but no one gave him any. (WEY DBY NIV)....
Greetings (48 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 16:19 The Churches in the province of Asia send you greetings; and
Aquila and Prisca, inhearty Christian love, do the same, together with the...
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