What does it mean to have clean hands and a pure heart?

The sermon references Psalm 24, suggesting that to enter into the presence of God, one must have 'clean hands and a pure heart.' This phrase signifies the need for genuine devotion and righteousness, characteristics that only Christ can provide for us. As sinners, we recognize that we cannot approach God based on our merit or actions; rather, it is through faith in the righteousness of Christ that we stand before Him. The 'clean hands' symbolize actions aligned with God's will, while a 'pure heart' reflects an inner life devoted to the glory of God. Thus, true access to God's presence hinges not on our works, but on our faith in Christ's sacrificial atonement.