c. Third, to grow in the knowledge of God a believer must have the eyes of his heart enlightened. This is a beautiful description of the heart: “the eyes of the heart.” The heart must be opened so that the light of God can be seen and grasped. An open heart is the responsibility of both the believer and the Holy Spirit. ⇒ The believer must open his heart and focus its affection, intelligence, and will upon knowing God. ⇒ The believer must seek the Holy Spirit to enlighten and flood his heart with
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