Meaning of the word "above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it" in English

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above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it

US /əˈbʌv ɔːl ɛls, ɡɑːrd jʊər hɑːrt, fɔːr ˈɛvriˌθɪŋ juː duː floʊz frʌm ɪt/
UK /əˈbʌv ɔːl ɛls, ɡɑːd jɔː hɑːt, fɔː ˈɛvriˌθɪŋ juː duː fləʊz frɒm ɪt/
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Phrase

A biblical proverb (Proverbs 4:23) advising that one's inner thoughts, desires, and character are the most important things to protect because they determine the course of one's life.

Example:
The counselor reminded him, 'Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it,' to emphasize the importance of mental well-being.
In times of moral crisis, remember to above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.