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Motives Matter

Therefore, brothers and sisters, in view of the mercies of God, I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your true worship. Romans 12:1–2 CSB

Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. Romans 12:1–2 CSB

“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which appear beautiful on the outside, but inside are full of the bones of the dead and every kind of impurity. Matthew 23:27–28 CSB

In the same way, on the outside you seem righteous to people, but inside you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness. Matthew 23:27–28 CSB

On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, didn’t we prophesy in your name, drive out demons in your name, and do many miracles in your name?’ Then I will announce to them, ‘I never knew you. Depart from me, you lawbreakers!’” Matthew 7:22-23 CSB

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Matthew 5:8 CSB

Being pure in heart demands more than just keeping the rules.

This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. Matthew 15:8–9 CSB

They worship me in vain, teaching as doctrines human commands.” Matthew 15:8–9 CSB

The only proper motivation for doing what is right is love for God and love for others. (Luke 10:27)

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Matthew 5:8 CSB

Being pure in heart warns against duplicity.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Matthew 5:8 CSB

Being pure in heart results in seeing God.

For from the heart come evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, sexual immoralities, thefts, false testimonies, slander. Matthew 15:19 CSB

How can we evaluate our purity before God?

Spending time in God’s word.

How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping your word. Psalm 119:9–11 CSB

I have sought you with all my heart; don’t let me wander from your commands. Psalm 119:9–11 CSB

I have treasured your word in my heart so that I may not sin against you. Psalm 119:9–11 CSB

Through accountability and fellowship

And let us watch out for one another to provoke love and good works, Hebrews 10:24–25 CSB

not neglecting to gather together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other, and all the more as you see the day approaching. Hebrews 10:24–25 CSB

Motives Matter