13 Bible Verses about Man's Purposes

For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

But the person who does anything with a high hand, whether he is native or a sojourner, reviles the LORD, and that person shall be cut off from among his people.

But the LORD said to David my father, 'Whereas it was in your heart to build a house for my name, you did well that it was in your heart.

For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the LORD, and to do it and to teach his statutes and rules in Israel.

Repent, therefore, of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, the intent of your heart may be forgiven you.

So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him.

Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness,

for God has put it into their hearts to carry out his purpose by being of one mind and handing over their royal power to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled.

So all the people and all Israel understood that day that it had not been the king's will to put to death Abner the son of Ner.

But he does not so intend, and his heart does not so think; but it is in his heart to destroy, and to cut off nations not a few;

David said to Solomon, "My son, I had it in my heart to build a house to the name of the LORD my God.

Then King David rose to his feet and said: "Hear me, my brothers and my people. I had it in my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and for the footstool of our God, and I made preparations for building.