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Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God Matthew 5:8

Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God Matthew 5:8. pure-hearted (ˌ pjʊəˈhɑːtɪd ) Definitions Adjective Without evil intent Collins English Dictionary. “A pure heart and mind only takes you so far - sooner or later the hormones have their say, too” Jim Butcher

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Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God Matthew 5:8

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  1. Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God Matthew 5:8

  2. pure-hearted (ˌpjʊəˈhɑːtɪd) Definitions Adjective Without evil intent Collins English Dictionary “A pure heart and mind only takes you so far - sooner or later the hormones have their say, too” Jim Butcher Author “Purity of heart is love for the weak who constantly fall” Catherine Doherty Social Activist “Purity of heart is to will one thing” Sören Kierkegaard Philosopher, Theologian, Poet, Social Critic

  3. Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God Matthew 5:8 Matthew 5 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit, 4 Blessed are those who mourn, 5 Blessed are the meek, 6 Blessed are those who hunger & thirst for righteousness, 7 Blessed are the merciful, 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, 10 Blessed are those who are perse- cutedbecause of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. for they will be comforted. for they will inherit the earth. for they will be filled. for they will be shown mercy. for they will see God. for they will be called sons of God. for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

  4. Different characteristics of people who are described in God’s kingdom in different ways Matthew 5 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit, 4 Blessed are those who mourn, 5 Blessed are the meek, 6 Blessed are those who hunger & thirst for righteousness, 7 Blessed are the merciful, 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, 10 Blessed are those who are perse- cutedbecause of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. for they will be comforted. for they will inherit the earth. for they will be filled. for they will be shown mercy. for they will see God. for they will be called sons of God. for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

  5. Different characteristics of people who are described in God’s kingdom in different ways In Matt 5:8, Characteristic: Purity of Heart Aspect of being in God’s kingdom: Seeing God We are to be People of Purity because we come before the Perfect King i.e. God’s Perfection calls for Our Purity Psa24:3-4 3 Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? 4 He who has clean hands & a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear by what is false.

  6. Different characteristics of people who are described in God’s kingdom in different ways In Matt 5:8, Characteristic: Purity of Heart Aspect of being in God’s kingdom: Seeing God We are to be People of Purity because we come before the Perfect King i.e. God’s Perfection calls for Our Purity Ex 3:5 “Do not come any closer,” God said. “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing isholy ground.” Josh 5:15 The commander of the Lord's army replied, "Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy."

  7. Different characteristics of people who are described in God’s kingdom in different ways In Matt 5:8, Characteristic: Purity of Heart Aspect of being in God’s kingdom: Seeing God We are to be People of Purity because we come before the Perfect King i.e. God’s Perfection calls for Our Purity 1. What does it mean to have a pure heart? 2. How can our hearts be pure? 3. What does it mean to keep our hearts pure?

  8. 1. What does it mean to have a pure heart? Idea of Purity: Exclusive in composition & use Ex 30:34-36 34 Then the Lord said to Moses, "Take fragrant spices - gum resin, onycha & galbanum - & pure frankincense, all in equal amounts, 35 & make a fragrant blend of incense, the work of a perfumer. It is to be salted & pure & sacred.

  9. 1. What does it mean to have a pure heart? Idea of Purity: Exclusive in composition & use Psa 24:3-4 3 Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? 4 He who has clean hands & a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idolor swear by what is false.

  10. 1. What does it mean to have a pure heart? Idea of Purity: Exclusive in composition & use A pure heart is one that’s… withoutdirected falsehoodonly to God Psa24:3-4 3 Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? 4 He who has clean hands & a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idolor swear by what is false.

  11. 2. How can our hearts be pure? Prov20:9 Who can say, "I have kept my heartpure; I am clean & without sin"? Psa73:13 Surely in vain have I kept my heart pure; in vain have I washed my hands in innocence. Isa 64:6 All of us have become like one who is unclean, & all our righteous actsare like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, & like the wind our sins sweep us away.

  12. 2. How can our hearts be pure? a. Sin ruins purity - The unattainable reality A pure heart is one that’s… without directed falsehood only to God Issue of Issue of Immorality Idolatry Issue of Adultery “adulterate” = “alter” (corrupt/spoil by adding something inferior [adulterants])

  13. 2. How can our hearts be pure? Prov 30:12 those who are pure in their own eyes & yet are not cleansed of their filth; Prov20:9 Who can say, "I have kept my heart pure; I am clean & without sin"? Psa73:13 Surely in vain have I kept my heart pure; in vain have I washed my hands in innocence. Isa 64:6 All of us have become like one who is unclean, & all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, & like the wind our sins sweep us away.

  14. 2. How can our hearts be pure? a. Sin ruins purity - The unattainable reality - The deluding effect A pure heart is one that’s… without directed falsehood only to God Issue of Issue of Immorality Idolatry Issue of Adultery “adulterate” = “alter” (corrupt/spoil by adding something inferior [adulterants])

  15. 2. How can our hearts be pure? Eze36:25-29 25 I will sprinkle clean water on you, & you will be clean; I will cleanse you fromall your impurities & from all your idols. 26 I will give you a new heart & put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone & give you a heart of flesh. 27 And I will put my Spirit in you & move you to follow my decrees & be careful to keep my laws. 28 You will live in the land I gave your forefathers; you will be my people, & I will be your God. 29 I will save you from all your uncleanness.

  16. 2. How can our hearts be pure? Eze36:25-29 25 I will sprinkle clean water on you, & you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your impurities & from all your idols. 26 I will give you a new heart & put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone & give you a heart of flesh. 27 And I will put my Spirit in you & move you to follow my decrees & be careful to keep my laws. 28 You will live in the land I gave your fore- fathers; you will be my people, & I will be your God. 29 I will save you from all your uncleanness. Titus 3:5-7 5 He saved us through the washing of rebirth & renewal by the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.

  17. 2. How can our hearts be pure? b. God makes purity possible through Jesus & the Spirit A pure heart is one that’s… without falsehood directed only to God Issues of Immorality / Adultery / Idolatry Renewal of heart God’s work in Christ & thru the Spirit Restoration of relationship

  18. 2. How can our hearts be pure? c. We need God’s helpto be & stay pure Psa51:10 Create in me a pure heart, O God, & renew a steadfast spirit within me. A pure heart is one that’s… without falsehood directed only to God Issues of Immorality / Adultery / Idolatry Renewal of heart God’s work in Christ & thru the Spirit Restoration of relationship

  19. 3. What does it mean to keep our hearts pure? 1 Tim 1:5 The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart& a good conscience & a sincere faith. Heb10:22 let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our heartssprinkledto cleanse us from a guilty conscience & having our bodies washed with pure water. James 4:8 Come near to God & he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, & purify your hearts, you double-minded.

  20. 3. What does it mean to keep our hearts pure? a. Devote ourselves to God - Walk closely & only with Him A pure heart is one that’s… without falsehood directed only to God Issues of Immorality / Adultery / Idolatry Renewal of heart Restoration of relationship God’s work in Christ & thru the Spirit (sincere faith) Devotion to God

  21. 3. What does it mean to keep our hearts pure? 1 Tim 1:5 The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart& a good conscience & a sincere faith. A pure heart is one that’s… without falsehood directed only to God Issues of Immorality / Adultery / Idolatry Renewal of heart Restoration of relationship God’s work in Christ & thru the Spirit (good conscience) Pursuit of Integrity (sincere faith) Devotion to God

  22. 3. What does it mean to keep our hearts pure? b. Pursue integrity & purity - Purity of conscience - Purity of thoughts & attitudes Matt 15:18-19 18 But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, & these make a man 'unclean.' 19 For out of the heartcome evil thoughts…

  23. 3. What does it mean to keep our hearts pure? b. Pursue integrity & purity - Purity of conscience - Purity of thoughts & attitudes - Purity of desires & motives 2 Tim 2:22 Flee the evil desires of youth, & pursue righteousness, faith, love & peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. Jer17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?

  24. 3. What does it mean to keep our hearts pure? b. Pursue integrity & purity - Purity of conscience - Purity of thoughts & attitudes - Purity of desires & motives - Purity of character & conduct 2 Tim 2:22 …pursue righteousness, faith, love & peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 1 Tim 5:1-2 Treatyounger men as brothers, older women as mothers, & younger women as sisters, withabsolutepurity.

  25. 3. What does it mean to keep our hearts pure? A pure heart is one that’s… without falsehood directed only to God Issues of Immorality / Adultery / Idolatry Renewal of heart Restoration of relationship God’s work in Christ & thru the Spirit (good conscience) Pursuit of integrity (sincere faith) Devotion to God Desire for greater purity

  26. 3. What does it mean to keep our hearts pure? c. Desire always for greaterpurity - Not just in a certain aspect 2 Cor 7:1 Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purifyourselvesfrom everything that contaminates body & spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.

  27. 3. What does it mean to keep our hearts pure? c. Desire always for greaterpurity - Not just in a certain aspect - Notdue to fear of punishment 2 Cor 7:1 Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purifyourselvesfrom everything that contaminates body & spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.

  28. 3. What does it mean to keep our hearts pure? c. Desire always for greater purity - Not just in a certain aspect - Not due to fear of punishment - Not just practicingholiness 2 Cor 7:1 Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purifyourselvesfrom everything that contaminates body & spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.

  29. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God (Matt 5:8) We are to be People of Purity because we come before the Perfect King i.e. God’s Perfection calls for Our Purity 1. What does it mean to have a pure heart? 2. How can our hearts be pure? 3. What does it mean to keep our hearts pure? A pure heart is one that’s… without falsehood directed only to God Issues of Immorality / Adultery / Idolatry Renewal of heart Restoration of relationship God’s work in Christ & thru the Spirit (good conscience) Pursuit of integrity (sincere faith) Devotion to God Desire for greater purity

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