Jer 9:23-26
23 Thus says the Lord: “Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, Let not the mighty man glory in his might, Nor let the rich man glory in his riches; 24 But let him who glories glory in this, That he understands and knows Me, That I am the Lord, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight,” says the Lord. 25 “...For all these nations are uncircumcised, and all the house of Israel are uncircumcised in the heart.”
23 Thus says the Lord: “Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, Let not the mighty man glory in his might, Nor let the rich man glory in his riches; 24 But let him who glories glory in this, That he understands and knows Me, That I am the Lord, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight,” says the Lord. 25 “...For all these nations are uncircumcised, and all the house of Israel are uncircumcised in the heart.”
If we are circumcised in our hearts, then what is cut away are those things that cause spiritual infection. To be circumcised in our heart means we glory in God, knowing Him and understanding His character, finding joy in Him - not in our own wisdom, strength, or wealth. He then finds joy in us as we give Him glory in our words and actions, lifting up His mercy, judgment, and righteousness.
Col 2:11. In Him you were also circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the sins of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ,
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