Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Matthew 5:8
I need some help here. I’ve said before that I am by no means a theologian. Studying God’s word, desiring to know more about Him, growing more in love with Christ daily, and sharing His love? Guilty. Expert in religious studies? Far from it.
My issue is this…This afternoon I had two disapproving conversations with one of my children. Two! In one day! With the same child! Like I’ve journaled about before… “Being a parent is not for sissies.”. Breathe. Anyhow, I sat down in my comfy chair to prepare to write this journal entry on the next Beatitude. Prior to typing I made the comment to my husband, “Now I’ve got to relax and get into a pure heart state of mind.”
I took a few deep breaths, read Matthew 5:8 again, and felt perplexed.
My mind wasn’t feeling very “pure” with my thoughts before sitting down and being at peace with God.
I read several commentaries to assist in clarifying what “pure heart” meant. One commentary stated, “The pure heart is marked by transparency and an uncompromising desire to please God in all things.” Okay, so am I being “transparent” in my journaling? I believe so, to an extent. Am I desiring to please God in all things? Again, I’d like to think that. So, maybe I’m on my way.
Then I read the definitions in the Merriam-Webster dictionary. One definition was (1) free from what vitiates (defects), weakens (reduce effectiveness), or pollutes (unclean) (2) containing nothing that does not properly belong. Ugh! Now I’m back to not having such a “pure heart”. My thoughts have been weakened by my disappointment in another.
Finally, I typed in the words pure heart in the search section on biblegateway.com. Eleven verses appeared from the NLT. Now, here’s my thoughts:
In Titus 1:15 it says, “To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is pure. In fact, both their minds and consciences are corrupted.” I BELIEVE! So I am pure.
In First Timothy 1:5, Paul pens, “The purpose of my instruction is that all believers would be filled with love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and genuine faith.” My faith IS genuine.
As I dig deeper into God’s word, I am gathering that a “pure heart” is one who has been washed by the blood of the Lamb. One who has placed their trust in Jesus Christ. One who has a personal relationship with The Lord.
Am I right?
Your input.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Matthew 5:8
Yes, I will see God! When this life on earth is over, I know that I will be seeing my God face to face. Praise the Lord! Pure heart for sure in heaven.
I’m so grateful that I find strength, peace, and comfort in delving in to God’s word. My heart is feeling less polluted and more effective.
Try God. He works!
Have a wonderful day.
I pray that you will enjoy soaking up THE SON every moment of each day. –Stephanie
