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How do we know that a pure heart is required to see God?

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A pure heart is essential for seeing God because God is Holy, and only those cleansed through Christ can approach Him (Hebrews 12:14).

The necessity of a pure heart to see God is rooted in the nature of God Himself, who is infinitely holy. As seen in Hebrews 12:14, 'without holiness, no one will see the Lord.' This underscores the belief that in our fallen state, we cannot attain purity through our own efforts. However, the redemptive work of Christ provides the cleansing needed for believers. As 1 John 1:7 tells us, 'the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin,' making it clear that our purity before God relies solely on the atoning sacrifice of Jesus.
Scripture References: Hebrews 12:14, 1 John 1:7

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7 - Blessed Are The Pure In Heart
Stephen Hyde · Feb 17, 2017
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