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Qualities of a pure heart - 6
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Kindness “Serviceable, good, pleasant.”
(Vine’s) “To provide something beneficial
as an act of Kindness (L&N, 88.67)
ONE who acts in a pleasant and helpful manner toward others. He is NOT hateful.
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KindnessLacking in society in many
places.Rudeness prevalent in mediaAlso in social mediaHow much more gracious
would society be if all practiced kindness?
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KindnessDemonstrated by God Titus 3:4, Eph. 2:7, Romans 11:22
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Kindness 1 Corinthians 13:4 –
Love is kind! Ephesians 4:32, “Be kind
to one another, tenderhearted…”
Colossians 3:12, “put on tender mercies, kindness…”
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Kindness Gal. 5:22, a fruit of the
Spirit Prov. 19:22, “What is
desired in a man is kindness, And a poor man is better than a liar.” 2 Peter 1:7, “brotherly kindness…”
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KindnessThe pure heart is not going to
be hateful toward others, even with less than ideal circumstances!
Let us show kindness both in word and in deed!
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Dignified Manners also lacking in our
society. “Social skills” are rough or non-existent
Etiquette, “the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group.”
The pure heart will conduct itself with dignity and grace
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Dignified 1 Cor. 13:5, “Love…does not
behave rudely.”Ephesians 5:3, “…as is
fitting for saints” (proper – NASU) Phil. 1:27
Colossians 4:6, “speech always be with grace…”
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Dignified 1 Tim. 2:1-2, “reverence.” “Behavior that is befitting,
implying a measure of dignity leading to respect.”1 Tim. 3:4, “with all reverence”
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Dignified 1 Tim. 3:2, “of good behavior.” “Pertaining to being modest in the
sense of moderate and well-ordered” (L&N, 88:48)
1 Tim. 2:9-10 – “modest apparel”, propriety, moderation, proper
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Dignified Phil. 2:14-15, “children of
God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation.”Also 1 Pet. 2:12 legitimate attacks will fail
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Dignified In our society it is hard enough
to be a Christian and do the right thing with integrity and good behavior. Don’t make matters worse by bringing undue attention to yourself.
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DignifiedWhat is undue attention?
Rebellious styles, obnoxious language and attitude, slovenly appearance & conduct, loudness, failure to adapt customs of others Cf. 1 Cor. 9:19-23
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Dignified 1 Thess. 4:11-12, “lead a
quiet life, to mind your own business...”1 Pet 3:8, “be courteous.” (NKJV, KJV)
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Confident Belief in the certainty of
something. One’s assurance that he is right.
While we need humility, we also need confidence!
We need to be sure of our salvation and confident in our abilities as we develop
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Confident Phil. 4:13, “I can do all things
through Christ who strengthens me.”
2 Tim. 1:7, “God has not given us a spirit of fear…”
1 John 4:18, “perfect love casts out fear…”
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Confident 2 Cor. 3:5, “Not sufficient of
ourselves…our sufficiency is from God.”
Romans 12:3, “Not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think…”
James 1:6-7, “let him ask in faith.”
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ConfidentWHY is a pure heart
confident? Because it is undivided, has integrity & honesty, and has learned self-control, patience, humility, unselfishness, etc.
1 John 3:20-21
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May we seek to develop kindness, dignity and
confidence!