Qualities of a pure heart In This Study

Qualities of a pure heart

In This Study What is a pure heart? (What God’s word says about purity of heart) ü Integrity and Honesty ü Self-control and Patience ü Humility and Contentment ü Kindness, Love and Confidence ü Qualities of an Impure Heart (Dangers to the pure heart) ü Purifying the Heart (Keeping it pure) ü

In Previous lessons Matthew 5: 8 v The heart – the whole of the inner man. Where religious and moral conduct are rooted. Seat of our intellect, emotions, attitudes, thoughts and will. v Purity – undiluted and unpolluted v

In Previous lessons Integrity – virtue, adherence to moral or ethical principles. v Honesty – fairness and straightforwardness in one’s conduct v

Self-Control Describes one who has mastered his desires and actions. v Rather than being ruled by his emotions and desires, he controls them. v Self-discipline, temperance, moderation, sobriety, etc. v

Self-Control Needed in all that we do! v Every sin involves our self-control. Broken homes, relationships, neglected responsibilities, mediocrity. v Personal disasters – addictions, poor health, tongue control, disorderliness, etc. v

Self-Control Vital to a pure heart! v It will determine our spiritual growth, how we use our time, how we handle conflict, etc. . v No self-control – poor Bible study and prayer habits, poor attendance and tardiness, problems with brethren, attitude toward worship, etc. v

Self-Control James 3: 2, start with the tongue! Master that and you can master all. v 2 Pet. 1: 6 – after “knowledge” in our pattern of growth v Galatians 5: 23 – a “fruit of the Spirit” v

Self-Control A quality of leaders in the church v 1 Tim. 3: 2 - Elders 1 Tim. 3: 8 -13 – Deacons; 1 Tim. 4: 12 -16 – preachers, 1 Tim. 3: 11 – wives of leaders v

Self-Control 1 Cor. 9: 25 -27 – both athletes and Paul! v Acts 24: 25 – Paul before Felix v

Self-Control We MUST control our lives. v Too many today fail to take responsibility! v Don’t let someone else determine your eternal destiny! Rom. 14: 10 -12 v Can you turn to your brethren for help? Jas. 5: 16, 1 Thess. 5: 14 v

Self-Control HOW does one learn selfcontrol? v It is a determined mindset! You have to make up your mind! v Realize the consequences of your decisions. Both good and bad! Luke 9: 23 v

Self-Control Make yourself do what you need to do! Cf. 1 Cor. 9: 25 -27 v Pray for wisdom and strength Jas. 1: 5 -7, 1 Pet. 5: 6 -7 v Know what your ultimate goal is – Heb. 12: 1 -2, Phil. 3: 12 -14 v

Self-Control Pray for wisdom and strength Jas. 1: 5 -7, 1 Pet. 5: 6 -7 v Know what your ultimate goal is – Heb. 12: 1 -2, Phil. 3: 12 -14 v

Patience v “Bearing pains and trials calmly or without complaint. Manifesting forbearance under provocation or strain Not hasty or impetuous Steadfast despite opposition, difficulty or adversity. www. meriam-webster. com

Patience “The capacity to continue to bear up under difficult circumstances. Not hasty or impetuous” (L&N) v Perseverance, forbearance, endurance, long-suffering, etc. v

Patience While seeking to maintain a pure heart, you will face difficulties. You need patience. v 2 Peter 1: 5 -7 – after temperance with our virtue v

Patience The patience of God v 1 Peter 3: 20 -21 v Nehemiah 9: 17 v 2 Peter 3: 9 v Romans 15: 5 v

Patience needed to develop faith! Allow God to work in His timeframe v Lack of patience does great damage in our lives v Patience needed for spiritual maturity v

Patience Gal. 5: 22 -23, A fruit of the Spirit v Luke 21: 19, “By your patience possess your souls” v 2 Tim. 2: 24, a servant of the Lord v

Patience 1 Thess. 5: 14, Be patient with all v Heb. 12: 1, let us run with endurance the race v James 5: 7 -8, Be patient…until the coming of the Lord. v

Patience Developing patience v Learn self-control v Pause before you react (cf. Jas. 1: 19) v Realized the good that can come from patience (Rom. 5: 34), Jas. 1: 3 -4

Patience Developing patience v Get organized v Be thankful to God – count your many blessings

Are you controlling what develops your heart with patience?