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What does the Bible really mean when it talks about a “wicked heart”?
And why does Scripture say the wicked are never at peace? 

In this episode of Where Is Your Voice, Erika breaks down 12 biblical signs of a wicked heart—not to label or demonize people, but to help believers gain discernment, clarity, and protection in their relationships. 

Many people stay stuck in toxic cycles because they don’t have language for what they’re experiencing. They forgive, pray, and try to make peace—yet the chaos, manipulation, and harm keep repeating. Scripture actually speaks directly to this. 

This episode walks through: 

• What “wicked” means in the Bible (and what it doesn’t)
• How to discern spiritual fruit without dehumanizing people
• Common patterns of manipulation, deception, and spiritual abuse
• Why wickedness often looks like it’s “winning” for a while
• How God brings justice—without you having to fight, expose, or retaliate

This teaching is Christ-centered, Scripture-anchored, and healing-focused.
It is not about fear, witch-hunting, or calling people demons.
It is about wisdom, boundaries, and letting God be your defender.
 

“Your job isn’t to be the judge. Your job is to be delivered.”

If you’ve been dealing with a manipulative relationship, church hurt, workplace betrayal, or emotional exhaustion from someone who never takes responsibility—this episode is for you.
 
🙏 Scriptures referenced include: Proverbs, Psalms, Isaiah, 1 John, Galatians, Timothy, and more.
 
 
⏱️ Timestamps
 
00:00 – Why understanding a wicked heart protects your peace, joy, and safety
01:02 – Why “wicked” isn’t just a harsh word or label
02:00 – Discernment without dehumanizing: testing the spirits
03:45 – What the Bible actually means by “wicked”
05:10 – Sign #1: Restless, plotting, and stirring chaos
06:35 – Sign #2: Flattery and love-bombing
07:55 – Sign #3: Rejoicing in your pain
09:05 – Sign #4: Twisting truth and gaslighting
10:05 – Sign #5: Using God’s Word as a weapon (spiritual abuse)
11:10 – Sign #6: Sowing division and discord
12:05 – Sign #7: No remorse or repentance
13:05 – Sign #8: No fear of God
14:00 – Sign #9: Lovers of themselves (me-first spirit)
15:30 – Sign #10: Entitlement and “you owe me” mentality
16:40 – Sign #11: Hatred of correction and accountability
17:35 – Sign #12: Crushing others to feel successful
18:55 – Why it feels like the wicked are winning
19:40 – Wickedness destroys itself
21:05 – Rotten foundations always collapse
22:00 – The pit they dig becomes their own fall
23:05 – God is not mocked: reaping what is sown
24:05 – Why their success is temporary
25:05 – God placing them on slippery ground
26:00 – God opposing the proud on your behalf
27:10 – Your role: healing, not fighting
28:00 – Closing encouragement and prayer
 
 
 
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