The Bible places Christian ethics in the heart—the inner person that must be cleansed, united, and guarded so that life flows in obedience to God.
Safeguarding the Heart: The Biblical Foundation of Christian Ethics
What Does it Mean That Everything We Do Flows From the Heart (Proverbs 4:23)?
Proverbs 4:23 teaches that the heart is the inner source from which our words, choices, and habits flow, so guarding the heart is the believer’s most urgent duty.
