TEXT: Mathew 5:8
PREACHER: Pastor Bodunrin Timothy
Mathew 5:8 is one of the beatitudes that Jesus Christ pointed out while teaching His disciples on the mountain. He encouraged them to focus on being pure in heart rather than being pure outwardly. It is only those that are pure in heart that will see God’s intentions, desires, and love for this world.
The psalmist asked a question in Psalm 24:3 and response was given in Palm 24: 4.
Nature of Human Heart
(a) Humans heart are naturally sinful, arrogant, and miserable. Genesis 6:5, Jeremiah 17:9
(b) The human heart desires purification ( Psalm 51:10)
(c) The desire is produced by the Holy Spirit (John 16:8)
Two Major Means of Purification
(1). The blood of Jesus ( 1John 1:9, 1 Peter 1:19)
(2) The word of God(Eph 5:26)
Benefits/Blessings of Purification
(1) To see God (Exodus 33:20)
(2) To be able to meet God in prayer and in joy. Hebrew 10:19
(3) To see God in glory Rev 21:3