[Matthew 4:17]

“Repent of your sins and turn to God for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.”

[Matthew 5:8]

“God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God.“

A more literal translation of Matthew 5:8 would be: “Blessed are the clean in heart, for they shall see God.”

3 Distinctives Of A Pure Heart

1. FREE FROM SIN

[Psalm 51:10]

“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”

[Psalm 24:3-4]

“Who may climb the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? Only those whose hands and hearts are pure, who do not worship idols and never tell lies.”

2. FULLY DEVOTED TO GOD

[2 Timothy 2:22]

“Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts.”

[James 4:8]

“Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world.”

3. MOTIVATED BY LOVE

[1 Timothy 1:5]

“The purpose of my instruction is that all believers will be filled with love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and genuine faith.“

Having a pure heart starts with confession and repentance but extends to an ongoing devotion to God.

Habits To Cultivate A Pure Heart

GUARD YOUR HEART

[Proverbs 4:23]

“Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.”

CHANGE YOUR FOCUS

[Colossians 3:2]

“Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.”

FOLLOW JESUS’S EXAMPLE

[Hebrews 12:2]

“We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.”

OBEY GOD’S VOICE IN YOUR HEART

[Galatians 5:16]

“So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves.”

PRIORITIZE CORPORATE WORSHIP

[Hebrews 10:24-25]

“Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.”

MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE

[Psalm 119:9-11]

“I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.”

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