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How do we know that purification of the heart is true?

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Purification of heart is validated through the transformative work of the Holy Spirit in a believer's life.

The concept of purity in heart is backed by the teaching that it originates from the sovereign work of the Holy Spirit during regeneration. Ezekiel 36:26 speaks of God giving His people a new heart, indicating that true purity stems from a divine transformation rather than human effort. This change in the heart leads to sincere affections focused on God and a conscious awareness of one's own ongoing struggle with sin, confirming the presence of a pure heart. Furthermore, the Apostle Paul’s experience in Romans 7 illustrates the ongoing battle with sin that believers face, underscoring that purification is a process initiated by God's grace.
Scripture References: Ezekiel 36:26, Romans 7, Titus 3:5

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