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Qualities of a pure heart - 3

Qualities of a pure heart - 3. Honesty. A quality of integrity, but worthy of some more consideration Honesty, “Fairness or straightforwardness of conduct, adherence to the facts”. One who is absolutely truthful and can be fully trusted. Honesty. We must be truthful Eph. 4:25, Rev. 21:8.

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Qualities of a pure heart - 3

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  1. Qualities of a pure heart - 3

  2. Honesty • A quality of integrity, but worthy of some more consideration • Honesty, “Fairness or straightforwardness of conduct, adherence to the facts”. • One who is absolutely truthful and can be fully trusted.

  3. Honesty • We must be truthfulEph. 4:25, Rev. 21:8

  4. Honesty Examining and applying God’s word! • 2 Tim. 2:15, “rightly dividing the word of truth” • Cf. 2 Pet. 3:16 • IF we want to please God we must be brutally honest in our studies!

  5. Honesty Dealing with others • Matt. 5:13-16, our example • 2 Cor. 8:21, “Honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but in the sight of men.” • See Matt. 5:37

  6. Honesty Making judgments • Matt. 7:1-5, be careful in judging. • BUT, see vs. 6, John 7:24 • Addressing prejudice, ignorant conclusions, assuming the worst, etc.

  7. Honesty Don’t lie to yourself! • A big problem to consider! • An increasingly popular tactic – redefining terms, etc. cf. Matt. 15:3-6

  8. Self-Control • Describes one who has mastered his desires and actions. • Rather than being ruled by his emotions and desires, he controls them. • Self-discipline, temperance, moderation, sobriety, etc.

  9. Self-Control • Needed in all that we do! • Every sin involves our level of self-control. Broken homes, relationships, neglected responsibilities, mediocrity. • Personal disasters – addictions, poor health, tongue control, disorderliness, etc.

  10. Self-Control • Also vital to a pure heart! • It will determine our spiritual growth, how we use our time, how we handle conflict, etc.. • No self-control – poor Bible study and prayer habits, poor attendance and tardiness, problems with brethren, attitude toward worship, etc.

  11. Self-Control • James 3:2, start with the tongue! Master that and you can master all. • 2 Pet. 1:6 – after “knowledge” in our pattern of growth • Galatians 5:23 – a “fruit of the Spirit”

  12. Self-Control • A quality of leaders in the church • 1 Tim. 3:2 - Elders1 Tim. 3:8-13 – Deacons; 1 Tim. 4:12-16 – preachers, 1 Tim. 3:11 – wives of leaders

  13. Self-Control • Titus 2:1-10 – A quality for all ages and groups • 1 Cor. 9:25-27 – both athletes and Paul! • Acts 24:25 – Paul before Felix

  14. Self-Control • Proverbs 25:28, “Whoever has no rule over his own spirit is like a city broken down, without walls.” • Proverbs 16:32, “He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.”

  15. Self-Control • We MUST control our lives. Too many today fail to take responsibility! • Don’t let someone else determine your eternal destiny! Rom. 10:12, 14 • Can you turn to your brethren for help? Jas. 5:16, 1 Thess. 5:14

  16. Self-Control • HOW does one learn self-control? • It is a determined mindset! You have to make up your mind! • Take an honest spiritual inventory of your life 2 Cor. 13:5

  17. Self-Control • Realize the consequences of your decisions. Both good and bad! Luke 9:23 • Purify your heart – James 4:8

  18. Self-Control • Make yourself do what you need to do! Cf. 1 Cor. 9:25-27 • Deal with your distractions – don’t worry Matt. 6:25-33

  19. Self-Control • Pray for wisdom and strength Jas. 1:5-7, 1 Pet. 5:6-7 • Know what your ultimate goal is – Heb. 12:1-2, Phil. 3:12-14

  20. Are you controlling what develops your heart?

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