MASQUERADE

Series: Shining Through The Beatitude of Passion for Purity Matthew 5:8

Perception of Purity. A. Free from Corruption. B. Fixed on Christ.

The Bible says, “Teach me your way, O LORD, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your name.” (Psalms 86:11).

The Bible says, “No one can serve two masters The Bible says, “No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one & love the other, or be devoted to one & despise the other. You cannot serve both God & money.” (Luke 16:13)

Perception of Purity. Place of Purity. A. Heart Defined.

not consider his appearance or his height... The LORD The Bible says, “The LORD said to Samuel, ‘Do not consider his appearance or his height... The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7)

The Bible says, “But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, these make a man ‘unclean’. For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander.” (Matthew 15:18-19)

The Bible says, “For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him.” (2 Chronicles 16:9)

Perception of Purity. Place of Purity. A. Heart Defined. B. Heart Described.

Sorrowful (Proverbs 14:13). Merry (Proverbs 17:22). Proud (Proverbs 18:12). Pure (Proverbs 22:11). Heavy (Proverbs 11:25). Sick (Proverbs 13:12). Bitter (Proverbs 14:10). Sorrowful (Proverbs 14:13). Merry (Proverbs 17:22). Envious (Proverbs 23:17). Lust (Proverbs 6:12).

Discouraged (Numbers 32:7). Disquieted (Psalms 38:8). Overwhelmed (Psalms 61:2). Wounded (Psalms 109:22). Broken (Psalms 147:3). Hardened (Exodus 8:15). Grieved (Deut. 15:10). Doubt (Mark 11:23).

Troubled (John 14:1). Anguished (2 Corinthians 2:4). Condemned (1 John 3:20). Guided (Proverbs 23:19).

Perception of Purity. Place of Purity. Process of Purity.

The Bible says, “The heart is deceitful above all things,& desperately wicked…” (Jeremiah 17:9)

Pathways to Purity: 1. Admit sinful impurity.

The Bible says, “Can the Ethiopian change his skin or the leopard its spots? Neither can you do good who are accustomed to doing evil.” (Jeremiah 13:23)

Pathways to Purity: Admit sinful impurity. Ask for a new heart.

The Bible says, “For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord & believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, & it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved.” (Romans 10:9-10)

Pathways to Purity: Admit sinful impurity. Ask for a new heart. Pray.

The Bible says, “Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me.” (Psalms 51:10)

The Bible says, “Search me, O God, & know my heart; Try me, & know my anxieties; See if there is any wicked way in me, & lead me in the way everlasting.” (Psalms 139:23-24)

Pathways to Purity: Admit sinful impurity. Ask for a new heart. Pray. Draw Close to God.

The Bible says, “Therefore submit to God The Bible says, “Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil & he will flee from you. Draw near to God & He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; & purify your hearts, You double-minded.” (James 4:7-8)

Pathways to Purity: Admit sinful impurity. Ask for a new heart. Pray. Draw Close to God. Memorize & Meditate on Scripture.

The Bible says, “How can a young man keep his way pure The Bible says, “How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your Word. I seek You with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden Your Word in my heart that I might not sin against You.” (Psalms 119:9-11).

Pathways to Purity: Admit sinful impurity. Ask for a new heart. Pray. Draw Close to God. Memorize & Meditate on Scripture. Watch what we Watch.

The Bible says, “… Keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” (James 1:27)

The Bible says, “I made a covenant with my eyes not to look lustfully at a girl.” (Job 31:1)

Pathways to Purity: Admit sinful impurity. Ask for a new heart. Pray. Draw Close to God. Memorize & Meditate on Scripture. Watch what we Watch. Find a Faithful Friend.

The Bible says, “He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.” (Proverbs 13:20)

The Bible says, “The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume & incense.” (Proverbs 27:9)

Pathways to Purity: Ask for a new heart. Pray. Draw Close to God. Admit sinful impurity. Ask for a new heart. Pray. Draw Close to God. Memorize & Meditate on Scripture. Watch what we Watch. Find a Faithful Friend. Focus on Future Hope.

The Bible says, “Everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.” (1 John 3:3)

Perception of Purity. Place of Purity. Process of Purity. Promise of Purity. A. Presently

The Bible says, “He (Moses) persevered because he saw Him who is invisible.” (Hebrews 11:27)

Perception of Purity. Place of Purity. Process of Purity. Promise of Purity. A. Presently B. Eternally

“Unfortunately, sin has blinded us, leaving our spiritual eyes swallowed shut. Unable to see God, we grope in the darkness, searching desperately for someone or something to make us happy… our heart is splintered & scattered. We run

To & fro, gathering first this trinket, then that one, dropping both for the next shiny one we spy…the result is a civil war of the soul. All while our Father stands close by, waiting for us to turn around & run into His arms… if our vision for God is to grow

Wider, clearer, & brighter, our will must be united in a single focus on Him & an overriding desire to know & love Him.” Paul Thigpen - Discipleship Journal

Perception of Purity. Place of Purity. Process of Purity. Promise of Purity.