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Why is heart purity important for Christians?

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Heart purity is crucial for Christians because God examines the heart and outward actions do not determine one's standing before Him.

Heart purity holds essential importance for all Christians since God uniquely examines our hearts rather than our outward appearances. As 1 Samuel 16:7 states, 'For the Lord sees not as man sees; man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.' This truth highlights that mere religious activity or external displays of righteousness are insufficient before a holy God. The awareness that God searches our innermost thoughts compels believers to seek genuine purity and holiness. This is particularly vital as God’s tolerance for any uncleanness is non-existent, signifying that our acceptance before Him hinges upon the state of our hearts.
Scripture References: 1 Samuel 16:7, Matthew 5:8, Psalm 51:10

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A Running Issue
Don Fortner · Mar 17, 2019
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