Why is it important for a Christian to become pure in heart? Proverbs 4:23 tells us, "Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." What we allow in our mind and hearts will be the kind of person we become. The heart is the secrecy of our thoughts and our feelings. Things no one but us and God knows. Whatever we allow in our hearts will eventually come out in our actions. Which is why, as Christians, it is extremely important to be cautious of what we allow inside our hearts. If we treasure the things of God, we will become a person whose life will shine for Jesus. With that being said, here are 3 tips that will help you become pure in heart: 1) Putting off our old & sinful lives. One who has not cleansed their heart from everything unGodly and impure, cannot see the will of God. Once we lay down our old/sinful lives at the foot of the Cross, and become transformed and renewed in Christ, we will become pure in heart. "Blessed [are] the pure in heart: for they shall see God." - Matthew 5:8 2. Drawing Near to God. Drawing close to God is so important and beneficial to a Christian's life. As we grow our relationship with Jesus, our faith strengthens and our confidence in Christ begins to blossom. Which will make it easier for us to not be so easily deceived by the enemy, and help us to be able to resist and deflect any temptations or traps satan may try to throw at us. "Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded." - James 4:7-8 3. Studying & Reading God's Word. "Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy Word. With my whole heart have I sought Thee: O let me not wander from Thy Commandments.Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee." - Psalm 119:9-11 Meditating and spending time in the Word is a huge aspect of becoming pure in heart. These Verses above tell us we must keep ourselves pure by living the way God's Word instructs us. In order to do this, we must treasure His Word in our hearts. (v. 11) By living the way His Word instructs us to, we will begin to spiritually grow in our relationship with God, and we will become aware of the things He does in our lives. As a result, the Spirit will begin to cleanse and purify our hearts. This was a collab with Ainsley from @ainsleyhopeblog. Her instagram will be linked below. Be sure to check out her 3 tips on how to become pure in heart (link in her bio), and don't forget to give her a follow! Blessings! :)
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