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Blessed are the Pure in Heart…

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Introduction: Matt. 5:8

1. The idea of purity is ridiculed.

1) “self-righteous”

2) “old fashioned”

3) “repressed”

4) “impossible”

2. The world says:

1) Look up to those of the world, “worldly,” “been around,” “street wise.”

2) Pursuing pleasure and convenience is lauded.

3) Filth is IN – music videos, books, movies, magazines. Filth sells.

3. Jesus replies, “Blessed are the pure in heart…”

DISCUSSION:

I.   What makes a heart pure?

1. Obedience, (Abraham), Heb. 11:8.

2. Repentance, (David), 2 Sam. 12:13.

3. Devotion, (Enoch), Gen. 5:22, 24.

4. Zeal, (Phinehas), Num. 25:7-8.

5. Stedfastness, (Paul), 2 Tim. 4:7.

6. Study, (Ezra), Ezra 7:10.

II.  They shall see God.

1. Without Isaiah’s dread, Isa. 6:5.

2. They shall see Jesus, 1 John 3:2.

3. They’ll hear a hearty, “well done,” Matt. 25:21.

A short outline for a Wednesday night devotional.