Purity Of Heart

God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God.

Doctors urge us to exercise and eat nutritious food to keep our hearts fit and healthy. In the Bible, the heart is considered to be the center of thought and feeling. It’s so important that God cautions you to guard it “above all else” because “it determines the course of your life” (Proverbs 4:23). When you receive Jesus as the Lord of your life, he washes your heart clean. But since your heart filters everything that happens to you and around you, it’s important to stay away from anything that would cause it to become clogged with all kinds of foulness—bitterness, jealousy, and impure thoughts. When you follow the promptings of his Spirit, he helps you avoid the toxins that lead to sinful thoughts and desires that could destroy you. A pure heart is the best prescription for a joyful and spiritually healthy life.