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In the biblical context, stubborn-mindedness is often associated with a hardened heart, resistance to God's will, and a refusal to heed divine instruction.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br>1. <b><a href="/exodus/7-13.htm">Exodus 7:13</a> :</b> "Still, Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he would not listen to them, just as the LORD had said." Pharaoh's stubborn-mindedness is a classic example of resistance to God's commands, leading to his downfall and the suffering of his people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/proverbs/29.htm">Proverbs 29:1</a> :</b> "A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery." This proverb warns of the consequences of stubborn-mindedness, emphasizing that persistent refusal to heed correction can lead to irreversible ruin.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/isaiah/48-4.htm">Isaiah 48:4</a> :</b> "For I knew that you are stubborn; your neck is iron and your forehead is bronze." Here, God addresses the Israelites, highlighting their stubborn-minded nature as a barrier to their relationship with Him.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/jeremiah/7-24.htm">Jeremiah 7:24</a> :</b> "Yet they did not listen or incline their ear, but walked in the stubbornness of their evil hearts, going backward and not forward." This passage illustrates how stubborn-mindedness can lead to spiritual regression and alienation from God.<br><br><b>Theological Implications:</b><br><br>Stubborn-mindedness is often seen as a manifestation of pride and self-reliance, which are contrary to the humility and dependence on God that Scripture advocates. It is a condition that can prevent individuals from experiencing the fullness of God's grace and blessings. The Bible consistently calls for a softening of the heart and a willingness to submit to God's authority.<br><br><b>Moral and Spiritual Lessons:</b><br><br>1. <b>Humility and Teachability:</b> The Bible encourages believers to cultivate a spirit of humility and openness to God's guidance. <a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a> states, "But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: 'God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.'"<br><br>2. <b>Repentance and Obedience:</b> Stubborn-mindedness can be overcome through genuine repentance and a commitment to obeying God's Word. <a href="/ezekiel/36-26.htm">Ezekiel 36:26</a> promises, "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh."<br><br>3. <b>Consequences of Resistance:</b> The Bible warns that persistent stubborn-mindedness can lead to spiritual and sometimes physical consequences. <a href="/romans/2-5.htm">Romans 2:5</a> cautions, "But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed."<br><br><b>Practical Application:</b><br><br>Believers are encouraged to examine their hearts regularly, seeking God's help to identify and overcome areas of stubborn-mindedness. Through prayer, study of Scripture, and fellowship with other believers, individuals can cultivate a heart that is responsive to God's leading and receptive to His truth.<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/3820.htm"><span class="l">3820. leb -- inner man, mind, will, heart</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1), skilled* (1), skillful man* (1), skillful men* (1), skillful persons* (1), skillful*<br> (3), spirits (1), stouthearted* (1), <b>stubborn</b>-<b>minded</b>* (1), tenderly (2 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3820.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/47.htm"><span class="l">47. abbir -- mighty, valiant</span></a><br><b>...</b> chief (1), man (1), mighty (1), mighty ones (1), stallions (3), stouthearted* (1),<br> strong (1), strong men (1), strong ones (1), <b>stubborn</b>-<b>minded</b>* (1), valiant (1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/47.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/augustine/on_christian_doctrine_in_four_books_/chapter_13_the_hearer_must_be.htm"><span class="l">The Hearer must be Moved as Well as Instructed.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> And yet even this is not enough for those <b>stubborn</b>-<b>minded</b> men who both understand<br> and are pleased with the teacher's discourse, without deriving any profit <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../on christian doctrine in four books /chapter 13 the hearer must be.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/on_christian_doctrine_in_four_books/chapter_29_but_for_the.htm"><span class="l">But for the Sake at those who are So Fastidious that they do Not.. <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> And yet even this is not enough for those <b>stubborn minded</b> men who both understand<br> and are pleased with the teacher's discourse, without deriving any profit <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/on christian doctrine in four books/chapter 29 but for the.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/s/stubborn-minded.htm"><span class="l"><b>Stubborn</b>-<b>minded</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>Stubborn</b>-<b>minded</b>. Stubbornly, <b>Stubborn</b>-<b>minded</b>. Stubbornness .<br> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Stubborn</b>-<b>minded</b> (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/stubborn-minded.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/stubbornness.htm"><span class="l">Stubbornness (14 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/stubbornness.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/stubbornly.htm"><span class="l">Stubbornly (10 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/stubbornly.htm - 9k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Jezebel-spirit.html">What is the Jezebel spirit? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/sober-minded.html">What does it mean to be sober-minded? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/double-minded.html">What does it mean to be double-minded? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • 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