February 28, 2013 A Pure Heart

Read Psalm 73 A Pure Heart Psalms 73:1 Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. WHAT is a pure heart? Have you ever thought about that? Does it matter? Let’s see. A pure heart, according to Asaph, the psalm writer, is one that does not envy those who have worldly wealth. Your heart is pure when you are content with what God has given to you. A pure heart removes the necklace of pride and puts on a humble heart. A pure heart dwells in peace, seeking reconciliation, willing to forgive and desiring oneness with others. A pure heart speaks blessing and encouragement. The pure in heart offer freedom and joy to people in their midst. They speak softly of good things they have and see wonder in God’s world around them. A pure heart knows God’s wisdom is above all knowledge. It is filled with God’s Word and truth, proclaiming his ways with love and honor. Pure hearted people honor their children and lead them into wise living. A pure heart enters into God’s sanctuary and knows it is in a holy place. A pure heart welcomes the Lord and thirsts for more of God’s filling. Firm footing on solid ground marks the pure heart as it knows and sees that the Lord is good. A pure heart is tempted with the world’s wealth, but it holds firm against the temptation. One pure in heart may grieve temporarily for what he does not have, but then he awakens to the reality that God has come to touch him with his eternal wonder. A pure heart knows temporary from eternal, and it clings to the eternal. A pure heart knows full well God is God. Nothing can ever hold him back from his love for God. A pure heart dwells in heaven forever. It’s True! A pure heart does matter.