Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Pure in Heart


Purity - (noun) the quality or state of being pure


Pure - (adjective) unmixed with any other matter; free from dust, dirt, or taint; free from harshness or roughness; free from moral fault or guilt; containing nothing that does not properly belong



In the Bible, the heart stands for the seat, source, reservoir, and instigator or our thoughts, attitudes, desires, character, and motivation. It is synonymous with our modern use of “mind”, since the mind is where we hold knowledge, attitudes, motivations, affections, desires, likes, and dislikes. - Keiki Hendrix



“Pure in heart” is described in the following verses:


Matthew 5:8 - those who see God often

Philippians 4:8 - those who think on pure things

1 Timothy 5:22 - those who carefully screen their associations

2 Timothy 2:22 - those who follow after righteousness

Titus 1:15 - those who discern purity

Hebrews 10:22 - those who draw near to God

James 1:27 - those who are compelled to love those who God loves

James 3:17 - those who seek wisdom of God

1 Peter 1:22 - those who obey God

1 John 3:3 - those who continue to examine themselves

1 Thessalonians 5:22 - those who care about their witness



Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me and know my anxious thoughts; and see if if there be any hurtful way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way.

~Psalm 139:23-24


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