The essence of pastoral effectiveness lies in a heart close to God, prioritizing devotion, humility, and scriptural obedience over outward success.
A Pastor’s Heart That Is Close to God
Commentary on Proverbs 7:1–27: Guarding the Heart Against the Seduction of Folly
Proverbs 7 shows how stored-up instruction guards the heart, exposes flattering seduction, and reveals the deathward path of adultery.
