John 2:23-25

God sees the heart of a man. He knows that man can do the right thing for the wrong reason, the wrong thing for the right reason and every so often if he listens closely to the direction of the Holy Spirit within… he can do the right thing for the right reason. 

David, a man after the very heart of the Father, sinned often and made some very bad choices in his life. The difference between David and Saul was the intent of their heart. God sees this and even though there were grave consequences to David’s actions He was never forsaken because of His great love for God.

The whole of our life is open and transparent to the Trinity there is nothing we can hide.

These individuals trusted JESUS, but JESUS did not entrust Himself to them. JESUS fully understood the depth of trust of those who were following Him; some would stay, but many would fall away. 

The NKJ Study Bible

John 2:23–25 (NKJV)

²³ Now when He was in Jerusalem at the Passover, during the feast, many believed in His name when they saw the signs which He did. ²⁴ But Jesus did not commit Himself to them, because He knew all men, ²⁵ and had no need that anyone should testify of man, for He knew what was in man.

⁴ But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts? 

Matthew 9:4

²³ I will kill her children with death, and all the churches shall know that I am He who searches the minds and hearts. And I will give to each one of you according to your works. 

Revelation 2:23

⁷ But the Lord said to Samuel, ^k“Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 

1 Samuel 16:7

⁹ “As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a loyal heart and with a willing mind; for the Lord searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will cast you off forever. 

1 Chronicles 28:9

²⁴ And they prayed and said, “You, O Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which of these two You have chosen 

Acts 1:24

⁶⁴ But there are some of you who do not believe.” For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were who did not believe, and who would betray Him. 

John 6:64