In this week’s teaching on Conditions of the Heart, the focus is on heart-changing behavior. Scripture makes it clear that real change doesn’t begin outwardly—it begins within. True transformation comes when God renews the heart.

Jesus taught that we are known by our fruit (Luke 6:43–45). A good tree produces good fruit. In the same way, a heart transformed by God will produce love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22–23). Our behavior is simply the visible evidence of what’s happening inside us.

This is especially important in our homes, workplaces, and communities. Can our families see the fruit of the Spirit in us? Do others witness love and self-control in our responses? These are “heart check” moments that reveal whether we are walking in the Spirit or reacting in emotion.

The Bible teaches transformation over mere behavior modification. Romans 12:2 calls us to be transformed by the renewing of our minds, and Ezekiel 36:26 reminds us that God replaces a heart of stone with a heart of flesh. Lasting change happens through the work of the Holy Spirit.

When God changes the heart, repentance becomes genuine, love replaces retaliation, and selfishness gives way to service. Behavior is the symptom— the heart is the source.

A heart surrendered to God will naturally shine His light, producing fruit that glorifies Him.