Category: “The Tender Heart” by Richard Sibbes

The Problem of Hardness In contrast to the beauty and humility of a tender heart, Scripture warns us about the great danger of a hard heart. A hard heart is resistant to God’s truth, indifferent to His commands, and unresponsive to His grace. Over time, it grows increasingly stubborn, until it can no longer feel…

The post discusses the significance of having a tender heart in response to God’s Word, exemplified by King Josiah. A tender heart is sensitive, humble, and quick to obey, while a hard heart resists God’s voice, leading to spiritual blindness. This tenderness is cultivated through God’s grace and draws us closer to Him.