BEATITUDES: THE PURE IN HEART
(Message by Tanny Keng)
1. The Beatitudes
a) In Matthew 5:1-12, the term "beatitude" means a state of great blessedness, or a saying that expresses that state. Blessedness is more than happiness.
b) These beatitudes lay down certain conditions in which God will give us his blessing and peace — an abiding joy not subject to the changing fortunes of this world. Blessedness is bestowed by God intentionally and purposefully, and it is sought from God in the same manner.
c) We must seek blessedness. It won't just “happen.”
2. The Pure In Heart
Matthew 5:8
"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."
a) "God is light and in him there is no darkness at all" (1 John 1:5). Nothing impure may approach God, so if we wish to see God and have fellowship with him one day, then we must be pure in heart.
b) "Draw near to God and he will draw near to you." But this fellowship with God requires that you "Cleanse your hands you sinners, and purify your hearts..." (James 4:8). There is only one way to purify our hearts, and that is "in obedience to the truth... with the precious blood of Jesus... " (1 Peter 1:14-23).
The End ...
1. The Beatitudesa) In Matthew 5:1-12, the term "beatitude" means a state of great blessedness, or a saying that expresses that state. Blessedness is more than happiness.
b) These beatitudes lay down certain conditions in which God will give us his blessing and peace — an abiding joy not subject to the changing fortunes of this world. Blessedness is bestowed by God intentionally and purposefully, and it is sought from God in the same manner.
c) We must seek blessedness. It won't just “happen.”
2. The Pure In Heart
Matthew 5:8
"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."
a) "God is light and in him there is no darkness at all" (1 John 1:5). Nothing impure may approach God, so if we wish to see God and have fellowship with him one day, then we must be pure in heart.
b) "Draw near to God and he will draw near to you." But this fellowship with God requires that you "Cleanse your hands you sinners, and purify your hearts..." (James 4:8). There is only one way to purify our hearts, and that is "in obedience to the truth... with the precious blood of Jesus... " (1 Peter 1:14-23).
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