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Billy Graham's Daily Devotion

Pure in Heart

October 14, 2013

He that walketh righteously . . . shall dwell on high.
–Isaiah 33:15,16

Being pure in conduct also includes honesty and integrity in dealing with our fellowmen. A Christian should be known in his neighborhood or place of business as an honest person, a person who can be trusted. Jesus said, “Blessed are the pure in heart.” Do you want to be happy? All right, apply this Beatitude to your heart. Take it to yourself.

The pure in heart are the only ones who can know what it means to be supremely happy. Their hearts are pure toward God and, as a result are pure toward their fellowmen. They are happy because, in possessing Him who is All and in All, they envy no man’s worldly goods. They are happy because they envy not another man’s praise. Because they are the enemy of no man, they regard no man as their enemy. The result is peace with God and the world.

Prayer for the day

Forgive me, Lord Jesus, my heart is far from pure. I confess to You all my innermost thoughts.

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5 Comments

Nii says 10.14.2012, 06:08 a.m.

Thank you Daddy! God bless you!!

Jeannie says 10.14.2011, 11:43 a.m.

I love today's devotion...Pure in Heart. This is what I strive for each and every day. Although I am not perfect, I pray for God's grace to help me be pure in heart, true to myself and hold only what matters (not of this world) close to my heart...the love of my dearest ones, family, friends and fellow man/woman. For many of us, it is all too easy to get distracted from what truly matters. Thank you God for Jesus, your mercy, love and understanding. Without God I am Nothing.

Marty says 10.14.2011, 08:34 a.m.

Is is possible to live and be no man's enemy? Especially as a Christian. Jesus is perfect, yet reviled by many in His time and ever since then. This is the enemy's principality and as such sin creates enemies. I pray that the Lord protect us from our enemies, "forgive them Lord for they know not what they do".

Gerry says 10.14.2011, 07:34 a.m.

We must work hard to be Pure in Heart. There are many worldly distractions that Satan cleverly puts in our path. He knows our weaknesses. On our own power we will fail miserably every time. However if we rely on our Lord's Power and seek His Guidance and Strength in daily prayer, He is faithful and ready to help, always.

Nana says 10.14.2011, 06:59 a.m.

Amen!

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