The Happy's. Part 6

"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."   Matthew 5:8   NKJV

THE HOLY   These people have extremely good motives, holy thoughts and a clear conscience. In Christian circles. They are highly thought of because of the lives that they live- with holiness and joy. The Greek word for Pure is cathartic. A cathartic moment cleanses the soul.

Jesus focused much more on the hearts of His listeners, instead of their ability to maintain the rituals of the law. He preached against obeying the law in action only, rather than out of true love for God. In other words, He wanted us all to have heart knowledge and not just head knowledge. 

Senior Pastor Tony Evans comments on this: 

'Purity of heart involves being authentic before God, so come clean with Him about the good, the bad and the ugly, and you'll see Him operating powerfully in your life,'

                                                      (The Tony Evans Study Bible, Matthew 5:8 p1099 footnote)

Tony Evans mentions being authentic and he is spot on with this. However, I believe we need to go one step further and be, transparent, Being transparent, means that people wherever we go will be able to see our heart - where we are coming from and what's on our mind. Jesus has already adopted this for each of us; He can see the 'real us'. 

This is essential if we want to live our lives in purity and holiness. May I offer a challenge to us all?? When we speak to other Christians, whether it be via the pulpit, home group or whatever; we are on our best behaviour, right? We want to do this right so act accordingly. However, what is really happening in your heart at the time you are delivering this to people? If you were transparent, they would see this but, we can choose to hide this away. Now, this is where the challenge kicks in, Prior to you delivering this message, preaching, teaching etc, you may have had an upset with your partner, a family quarrel or an altercation with another motorist. Therefore, you are not at your best, so what you are about to say, may be of an hypocritical manner.  So, why not share this with whoever you are about to speak to. There is nothing wrong with being honest, and let's face it, it happens to us all. There may be others there, who through your testimony receive freedom as they share theirs too. This is called being transparent. As you share this with the people, they may pray for you and then, you will deliver something that could never have come from you earlier. Your purity will flow from your heart into theirs.

Think about it.

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

Lord Jesus, I have sinned   

I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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