In This StudyWhat is the Christian’s heart?What does it mean to be pure?Purity of heart in the BibleGod’s part in purifying the

heartBiblical examples of

pure/impure hearts

In This Study Qualities of a pure heart The polluted heart How can I purify my heart? How can I maintain a pure heart? Purity throughout life Purity in the Lord’s church The purity of God’s word

In This StudyChallenges to the pure heart –

conscience, doubt, guilt, sincerity, ignorance, temptations, forgiveness, worldliness, patience, spiritual boredom, etc.

In This StudyThe rewards of a pure heart –

Hope, a good conscience, fellowship with God, answered prayers, God’s blessings, a home in heaven

Why This StudyThe heart is at the foundation of

everything we do Prov. 4:23 Obviously not the blood pump The seat of our intellect, emotions, attitudes, thoughts and willWithout it – life is vain (cf. 1 Cor. 13:1-3)

Why This StudyOur need to be close to God

Matt. 5:8 – to see God Psa. 15:1-2 dwelling in His presence depends upon a godly heart (cf. Psa. 24:3-5) Does He dwell in us? Eph. 3:17, Rom. 8:11, Jn. 14:23

Why This StudyThe heart has a direct bearing on how we treat each other as

brethren 1 Pet. 1:22 If our heart is right, we will properly care about and for one another

Why This StudyIf we desire to win others to Christ, it begins with a pure

heart The way we influence the world will correlate to the quality of our hearts Matt. 5:13-16

Why This Study

A pure heart will cause us to live to be a positive influence

within our environment We need purity of heart in our homes, at work, in the community and within the church.

Why This StudyA pure heart is an important element in our security as

Christians God despises the hypocrite! It can make us more sure of our salvation, etc.Prov. 17:3,Jer. 17:10, 1 Thess. 2:4 – He tests our hearts

In God’s word Psa. 24:3-5, “Who may

ascend into the hill of the LORD? Or who may stand in His holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, Who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, Nor sworn deceitfully…”

In God’s word Psa. 73:1, “Truly God is

good to Israel, To such as are pure in heart.”

In God’s word Proverbs 22:11, “He who

loves purity of heart And has grace on his lips, The king will be his friend.”

In God’s word Matt. 5:8, “Blessed are the

pure in heart, for they shall see God.”

In God’s word 1 Tim. 1:5, “Now the

purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith,”

In God’s word 2 Tim. 2:22, “Flee also

youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”

In God’s word 1 Pet. 1:22, “Since you

have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart.”

In God’s word James 4:8, “Draw near to

God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”

In God’s wordActs 15:9, “and made no

distinction between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.”

In God’s wordOther descriptions of the heart Psa. 51:10, Prov. 20:9 – a

clean heart 1 Pet. 3:15 – sanctify Him in

your heart Heb. 10:22 – a true heart 1 Thess. 3:12-13 establish

your hearts blameless in holiness

Is your heart right with God?