13 Bible Verses about Man's Purposes

The Word of God is alive and active and sharper than any two-edged sword. (Ephesians 6:17) It separates the physical person from the spiritual person, of both joints and marrow. And it can discern (judge) the thoughts and intentions of the heart. (John 12:48)

Any who sin deliberately, natives or foreigners, are guilty of treating Jehovah with contempt. They shall be put to death.

Jehovah said to him: 'You were right in wanting to build a temple for me.

Ezra devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of Jehovah. He taught its decrees and laws in Israel.

Repent of this wickedness, and pray to God, that the thought in your heart may be forgiven you.

We make it our aim, whether at home or absent, to be pleasing to him.

Let each man do according as he has purposed in his heart: not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loves a cheerful giver.

You carefully follow my teaching in conduct, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, and patience,

For God put in their hearts the desire to carry out his purpose, and to agree, and to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God shall be fulfilled.

That day all the people of Israel knew the king was not responsible for killing Ner's son Abner.

But the Assyrian emperor has his own violent plans in mind. He is determined to destroy many nations.

David said to Solomon: My son, I had it in my heart to build a house for the Name of Jehovah my God.

King David stood there and said: Listen to me relatives (brothers and sisters) and subjects. I had my heart set on building the Temple where the Ark of Jehovah's Covenant could be placed. This Temple will be a stool for our God's feet, and I have made preparations to build it.