8: The pure in heart are those who have genuine righteousness. They seek not to be justified by some good work. Nor are they vain actors who only look to be holy. They have appropriated the righteousness that God has made available to them. Jesus has this same theme throughout this sermon. The righteousness that God seeks is greater than what can be produced by works alone. We must be pure in our very heart and soul. Such persons shall see Almighty God in glorified bodies one day in heaven.
Personal Journal Entry #12146
Prayer Journal Entry #12146
Daily Bible Reading: Ezra 8:1-10:44
Praise Journal Entry #12106: Heavenly Father, Almighty God, You are the Source of righteousness. Make us pure in heart by Your Son, the Lord Jesus. Thank You for salvation through him. Without him we would have no hope. O Father, thank You for the blessed hope of the soon return of Christ. We look forward to this each day. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.