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NASB | Matthew 5:8 ¶ "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 5:8 ¶ "Blessed [anticipating God's presence, spiritually mature] are the pure in heart [those with integrity, moral courage, and godly character], for they will see God. [Ps 24:3, 4] |
Subject: the Happiness of a Pure Heart |
Bible Note: Dear Brother Mark, Great post! Thank you for taking the time to share these thoughts with us! Thomas Watson (1620-1686), the English Puritan preacher, gave a classic sermon in which he identified seven aspects of a pure heart. If you don't mind, I'll post his points to augment your own. A sincere heart is a pure heart, serving God whole-heartedly and willing even to bear up under trials for the sake of being purified by Christ. A pure heart breaths after purity, desiring this more than riches, attention, and applause. A pure heart abhors all sin, so that the love of sin is crucified in his life as he seeks to kill sin at the roots of his life for the sake of love for Christ. A pure heart avoids the appearance of evil, because he realizes that often the appearance of evil becomes the occasion of evil. Out of respect and reverence for the Lord, and for the sake of the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ and his testimony of the gospel, he avoids the suspicion of sin. A pure heart performs holy duties in an holy manner, that is, he will take care how he prepares for worship or the Lord’s Table or any service unto the Lord. A pure heart will have a pure life, so the believer cultivates his devotion life, seeks God’s face in prayer, and walks with God in daily life. A pure heart is so in love with purity that nothing can draw him off from it. In Him, Doc |