Purity in God’s Word!

What is purity? Matt. 5:8, “Blessed are the

pure in heart.” Pure from Greek, καθαρός

(katharos) which means, “pertaining to being ritually clean or pure.” (L&N, 53.29)

One acceptable to God or good in His eyes.

What is purity? καθαρός (katharos)

Vines, “Free from impure admixture, without blemish, spotless…ethically, with the significance of being free from corrupt desire, from guilt.”

Purity in the Bible καθαρός (katharos) Physically – clean, Matt. 23:26 (clean dish), 27:59 (clean linen) 3:7

John 13:10-11 Jesus washes disciples feed, uses “clean” 3 times – a transition from physical to spiritual.

Purity in the Bible καθαρός (katharos) Acts 18:6, “I am clean.” Acts 20:26, “I am innocent of

the blood of all men.” 1 Tim. 3:9, “with a pure

conscience” Titus 1:15, “to the pure all

things are pure…”

Purity in the Bibleκαθαρός (katharos)Heb. 10:22, “Our bodies

washed with pure water.”James 1:27, “Pure and

undefiled religion.”

Purity in the Bibleἁγνός (Hagnos) “Pertaining to being without

moral defect or blemish and hence pure.” (L&N 88.28)

2 Cor. 7:11, “you proved yourself clear...”

Purity in the Bibleἁγνός (Hagnos) 2 Cor. 11:2, “that I may

present you to Christ a chaste virgin…”

Phil. 4:8, “whatever things are pure…think on these things.”

Purity in the Bibleἁγνός (Hagnos) 1 Tim. 5:22, “…keep

yourself pure.” 1 Pet. 3:2 “when they

observe your chaste conduct accompanied with fear.”

Purity in the Bibleἁγνός (Hagnos)Jas. 3:17, “Wisdom from

above is first pure...”James 4:8 “Cleanse your

hands you sinners; and purify your hearts.”

Purity in the Bibleἁγνός (Hagnos)1 Pet. 1:22, “Since you

have purified your souls…”1 John 3:3 “and everyone

who has this hope purifies himself, just as He is pure.”

Purity in the Bible Εἰλικρινής (Elikrines)

Unmixed! Pure motives 2 Pet. 3:1 “stir up your pure

minds.” ἄδολος (Adolos) – sincere,

without guile.1 Pet. 2:2 “pure milk of the word”

Purity in the BibleSummary, purity is something

that is undiluted and unpolluted.

What is a pure heart?A pure heart is the inner

person (will, emotions and attitude) that is unpolluted and undiluted in its loyalty to God.

What is a pure heart?One cannot purify himself of

sin, he must take the necessary steps to have his sins washed away (cf. Ac 22:16)

What is a pure heart?Not only does it involve good

conduct (actions), but it is accompanied by clean and proper motives.1 Pet. 1:222 Tim. 2:221 Tim. 1:5

What is a pure heart?A pure heart lives to serve

God!He is motivated by his

relationship with God – cf. 2 Tim. 2:22

He will keep God’s moral laws as well as His commands!

What is a pure heart?A pure heart serves God! Realization the body is the

temple of God – 1 Cor. 6:19, Rom. 8:9, Jn. 14:23

We seek to keep His “house” clean – Psa. 24:3-4, 140:13

What is a pure heart?A pure heart serves God! He will sanctify himself before

God – 1 Pet. 3:15He will be putting God first – Matt. 6:33, cf. Matt 6:24, Lk. 8:14, Jas. 4:4

What is a pure heart? A pure heart seeks to keep

itself pure What we do proceeds from the

heart – Matt. 15:16-20, Jn. 3:19-21 – darkness vs. light

Are we allowing light or darkness into our hearts?

Thought: Do we WANT the wrong things?

What is a pure heart?A pure heart is not afraid to

be examined 2 Cor. 6:11, a heart wide open 2 Cor. 13:5 – Are we

AFRAID to examine ourselves?

What is a pure heart?Examining the heart! We ought to welcome

examination if it promotes improvement! Psa. 26:2-5, cf. Acts 25:11, Jn. 8:46

AM I ready to stand before God right now?

What is a pure heart? A pure heart has no ulterior

motives Jas. 4:7-8 speaks of the

double-minded man. When our motives are pure,

we have nothing to fear.

CHALLENGE:This week take some time to HONESTLY examine the motives behind your conduct. Would you want God to audit your life right now? IF not, you have work to do!

Is your heart pure?