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title: A Divided Heart
description: “A jealous God will not be content with a divided heart; He must be loved first and best.” –C.H. Spurgeon
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# [A Divided Heart](https://blog.truthforlife.org/a-divided-heart)

 Written by [TFL](https://blog.truthforlife.org/author/tfl) | 8/12/17, 2:00 AM

“A jealous God will not be content with a divided heart; He must be loved first and best.” –C.H. Spurgeon

## [  Listen to, *The Baptism Debate (Part 1 of 2)*](https://www.truthforlife.org/broadcasts/2017/08/11/the-baptism-debate-part-1-of-2-/)

What happens when a person chooses to be baptized? Does salvation occur? Is it an act of spiritual cleansing and forgiveness? On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg provides clarity on this controversial topic by defining this biblical sacrament.

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