Qualities of a pure heart - 1

An Undivided Heart Purity of heart means it is

unpolluted and undiluted. To achieve this means that we

must be totally loyal to God. This needs to be understood

BEFORE one obeys the Gospel! (cf. Matt. 28:19-20)

An Undivided HeartMatt. 22:37 – the first and

great commandment, LOVE God with your all!

Phil. 3:13-14 – “One thing”1 Cor. 9:24-27 – the

serious athlete – temperate.

An Undivided HeartThe divided heart leads to

heartache and misery Indifference, lukewarm, etc.James 1:8 – “double-

minded”Luke 8:14 – “thorns”

An Undivided HeartThe divided heart Matt. 6:24 – you cannot

serve 2 mastersJames 4:4, 1 Jn. 2:15-17

– friendship with the worldJames 4:8 – “Purify your

hearts you double-minded.”

An Undivided HeartPsalm 86:11, ”Unite my

heart.”Psalm 119:2, 34, “whole–

heart” Is your heart undivided?

The Heart and Priorities We all are busy and have

many things to manage. BUT we need priorities.

God must be our main priority!Priority, “the right to precede

others in order, rank, privilege…” (Random House Dictionary)

The Heart and Priorities “Priority” not found in Bible, but

the principle is there: Matt. 6:33 Seek first the

kingdom of God Matt. 13:44-46 – hidden

treasure, pearl of great price Matt. 10:34-37 – not peace,

but a sword…relationships

The Heart and PrioritiesLuke 9:59-62 – excuses,

not accepted!Luke 10:38-42 – Mary and

Martha.Luke 14:33, “whoever does

not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple.”

The Heart and Priorities It makes preparations –

Ezra 7:10 It will tend to matters of the

kingdom with haste and efficiency – cf. Matt. 4:18-20, 9:9, etc.

The Heart and Priorities It involves balance –

Cf. Col. 3:17 You may not be able to do

everything! Cf. Gal. 6:10

A resolved heart Resolve – to make up your mind!

Cf. Luke 16:4, Rom. 14:13

This usage gives us understanding of what it means.

Words like determination, endurance, zeal, diligence, committed, purpose, etc.

A resolved heartThe Bible and resolve 1 Pet. 2:21-23 – Jesus

committed Himself… Matt. 16:24 – deny

himself, take up his cross Acts 4:19-20 – “we cannot

but speak…”

A resolved heartThe Bible and resolve Phil. 3:12-14 – Paul

pressed toward the goal Acts 21:12-13 – Paul

willing to die for Him 2 Tim. 2:15 “Be diligent to

present yourself approved”

A resolved heartThe Bible and resolve Daniel 1:8 – Daniel and

foods, he purposed in his heart Daniel 3:16-18 – Refusal

to bow before the king Nehemiah 4:6 “the people

had a mind to work”

A resolved heart The Bible and resolve Eccl. 9:10 – Whatever your

hands find to do… Eph. 5:15-16 – Walk

circumspectly, redeeming the time.

Rom. 12:11, “not lagging in diligence,…”

A resolved heartThe Bible and resolve Heb. 4:11 – “Let us be

diligent to enter that rest”Heb. 12:1-2 - run the race

with endurance.

A resolved heartResolved to BE pure! There MUST be a deep down

commitment. It is NOT superficial!

Continued faithfulness - Heb. 2:1 – more earnest heed…

A resolved heartResolved to BE pure! When obstacles appear, we

work through them. IT will also affect what we will

NOT do!

A resolved heart Is your religion a preference or

a commitment? It must be MORE than a

preference! The road to heaven is “straight

and narrow.” A path for those that WILL to do what is right!

Is your heart undivided?

Is God your priority?Are you resolved to serve

Him with your all?