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Q3. (Psalm 51:10-12) How is it possible to have a "pure heart" after great sin? What does a "pure heart" consist of? What is the relationship between a "pure heart" (Psalm 51:10) and a "united" or "undivided heart" (Psalm 86:11)? Who purifies the heart? What is the process?
Q3. Psalm 51. How to Have a Pure Heart
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Posted 08 November 2007 - 10:02 PM
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Q3. (Psalm 51:10-12) How is it possible to have a "pure heart" after great sin? What does a "pure heart" consist of? What is the relationship between a "pure heart" (Psalm 51:10) and a "united" or "undivided heart" (Psalm 86:11)? Who purifies the heart? What is the process?
Pardon is still the foremost thought in the contrite Psalmist's mind. He supplicates it under another image. He fears lest God should keep his sins in the light of His countenance. He therefore prays that an averted look should no more have them in view. Conscious of innumerable transgressions, and feeling need of entire pardon, he beseeches that not one single offense should remain unsprinkled by the obliterating blood.
Desire of pardon is linked to earnest longing for renewing and sanctifying grace. The cleansing of the heart is the absolute work of God. It is a new creation. It is calling that into existence which no power of man could accomplish. Conscious of utter impotence, the cry struggles for creating and renewing grace. Supplication is added for continuance of God's life-giving presence, and the perpetual indwelling of the Holy Spirit.
Remembrance of some special sin will often haunt the heart. A frightful specter will stand before the eyes. It was so now with David. The dreadful thought was present, that his abominable sin had caused a fellow-creature's death. He saw that his hands were stained with blood of another human. He must be a stranger to all peace,until sure of deliverance from his heinous guilt. With his soul, therefore, he prays that such mercy might be given unto him. The result would be sure; he would be loud in praise, proclaiming that God was a covenant-keeping God, and righteous in fulfilling His promises to forgive all sin through the atoning blood.
Obliteration of guilt is again implored in terms fragrant with Gospel-sweetness. Faith clearly sees the purpose of sacrificial rites. It knows that the blood streaming from the dying victim foreshowed the blood of the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. It knows that this blood is expiation perfect, entire, and forevermore; that its sprinkling removes every stain of evil, and makes the contrite believer pure as purity can be in the sight of God.
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Posted 09 November 2007 - 09:14 AM
Q3. (Psalm 51:10-12) How is it possible to have a "pure heart" after great sin?
After any sin, whether it is considered a small sin or a great sin, one can have a "pure heart" when confession is made by faith we are purified.
What does a "pure heart" consist of?
A pure heart consist of a willing spirit to carry out the will of Father.
What is the relationship between a "pure heart" (Psalm 51:10) and a "united" or "undivided heart" (Psalm 86:11)?
In both, a "pure heart" and a "united" heart the psalmist is stating that he is willing to be in the service of the Lord.
Who purifies the heart? What is the process?
God purifies the heart when the sinner repents and accepts the cleansing of the blood of Jesus which was shed for our sins to be forgiven.
After any sin, whether it is considered a small sin or a great sin, one can have a "pure heart" when confession is made by faith we are purified.
What does a "pure heart" consist of?
A pure heart consist of a willing spirit to carry out the will of Father.
What is the relationship between a "pure heart" (Psalm 51:10) and a "united" or "undivided heart" (Psalm 86:11)?
In both, a "pure heart" and a "united" heart the psalmist is stating that he is willing to be in the service of the Lord.
Who purifies the heart? What is the process?
God purifies the heart when the sinner repents and accepts the cleansing of the blood of Jesus which was shed for our sins to be forgiven.
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Posted 10 November 2007 - 11:35 PM
We pray to God to cleanse us & to purify our hearts once again.
A pure heart is a cleansed heart. It is a heart that has a right and willing Spirit to serve God again.
A divided heart is not one wholly committed to God's will. Sin divides our hearts.
God cleanses our heart through Jesus Christ's blood and by our faith.
A pure heart is a cleansed heart. It is a heart that has a right and willing Spirit to serve God again.
A divided heart is not one wholly committed to God's will. Sin divides our hearts.
God cleanses our heart through Jesus Christ's blood and by our faith.
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Posted 11 November 2007 - 07:29 PM
Q3. (Psalm 51:10-12) How is it possible to have a "pure heart" after great sin?
It is possible because God desires for us to have a “pure heart” and Christ died to make this possible. “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify (cleanse – KJV) us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9 NIV)
What does a "pure heart" consist of?
A pure heart consists of an inner nature that has been repaired, renewed, rebuilt, cleansed by the purging, purifying blood of Jesus Christ. A pure heart has a willing spirit that inclines towards God, with a desire to love and serve Him with all one’s heart, soul, mind and strength and to love their neighbor as themselves.
What is the relationship between a "pure heart" (Psalm 51:10) and a "united" or "undivided heart" (Psalm 86:11)?
A pure heart is a “united, undivided heart” one that is completely fixed / centered on the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A heart in total surrender to His will and His way in all things.
Who purifies the heart? What is the process?
God does the purifying of one’s heart because of what Christ did for us on Calvary. It requires and action of faith on our part. Peter stated it clearly when he wrote, "He made no distinction between us and them, for he purified their hearts by faith" (Acts 15:9). "How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!" (Hebrews 9:14)
It is possible because God desires for us to have a “pure heart” and Christ died to make this possible. “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify (cleanse – KJV) us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9 NIV)
What does a "pure heart" consist of?
A pure heart consists of an inner nature that has been repaired, renewed, rebuilt, cleansed by the purging, purifying blood of Jesus Christ. A pure heart has a willing spirit that inclines towards God, with a desire to love and serve Him with all one’s heart, soul, mind and strength and to love their neighbor as themselves.
What is the relationship between a "pure heart" (Psalm 51:10) and a "united" or "undivided heart" (Psalm 86:11)?
A pure heart is a “united, undivided heart” one that is completely fixed / centered on the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A heart in total surrender to His will and His way in all things.
Who purifies the heart? What is the process?
God does the purifying of one’s heart because of what Christ did for us on Calvary. It requires and action of faith on our part. Peter stated it clearly when he wrote, "He made no distinction between us and them, for he purified their hearts by faith" (Acts 15:9). "How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!" (Hebrews 9:14)
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Posted 13 November 2007 - 03:02 AM
in order to have a pure heart, we must confess our sin with sincerity.A pure heart means that one is willing to do the father's will. A pure and united heart
are the same thing. Purification takes place when one confesses, repents and accepts by faith the
grace of God.
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Posted 13 November 2007 - 10:37 AM
Q3. (Psalm 51:10-12) How is it possible to have a "pure heart" after great sin? What does a "pure heart" consist of? What is the relationship between a "pure heart" (Psalm 51:10) and a "united" or "undivided heart" (Psalm 86:11)? Who purifies the heart? What is the process?
By being cleansed by the Spirit of God, giving yourself over to Him and His mercies that are new everyday.
It consists of a renewal of your heart toward God living to do His will and keeping His comandments, using your life as an example to others and bringing glory to the onewho died that you might live.
A pure heart is totally devoted to the will of God the divided heart is torn between live in the world and living for God, wanting to do his will but drawn to the sin that cause death to the soul and the faith that keeps us.
The Spirit of God renews our spirit and cleanses our heart making us turn from worldly desire and toward the gift of life that the Father has prepared for those who love Him.
The process starts as Psalms 119:11 says I will write your word on my heart that I will not sin against you putting the word of God on the inside is the start of healing, Praying in the Spirit is the inforcing power that strengthens you to do the will of God when those wordly **** try to creep back into your life. A good mentor can help keep you on the right road for scriptures says do not two walk better than one for whenone falls down the other can help him up.
By being cleansed by the Spirit of God, giving yourself over to Him and His mercies that are new everyday.
It consists of a renewal of your heart toward God living to do His will and keeping His comandments, using your life as an example to others and bringing glory to the onewho died that you might live.
A pure heart is totally devoted to the will of God the divided heart is torn between live in the world and living for God, wanting to do his will but drawn to the sin that cause death to the soul and the faith that keeps us.
The Spirit of God renews our spirit and cleanses our heart making us turn from worldly desire and toward the gift of life that the Father has prepared for those who love Him.
The process starts as Psalms 119:11 says I will write your word on my heart that I will not sin against you putting the word of God on the inside is the start of healing, Praying in the Spirit is the inforcing power that strengthens you to do the will of God when those wordly **** try to creep back into your life. A good mentor can help keep you on the right road for scriptures says do not two walk better than one for whenone falls down the other can help him up.
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Posted 13 November 2007 - 03:05 PM
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How is it possible to have a "pure heart" after great sin?
"How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!" (Hebrews 9:14)
We can have a “pure heart” after great sin because of the blood of Christ being shed for our sin.
"Create in me a pure heart, O God,
and renew a steadfast spirit within me." (51:10)
We can pray to God and after Him to new our spirit.
What does a "pure heart" consist of?
A pure heart is one that trusts in Jesus as Lord and Savior and has been forgiven of his sins. One’s heart can only be pure because Jesus died for our sins. We could never have a pure heart without the grace of God.
What is the relationship between a "pure heart" (Psalm 51:10) and a "united" or "undivided heart" (Psalm 86:11)?
The united heart in verses 11 and 12 means a heart (or person) that serves (obeys) God only. He does not try to serve (obey) God and somebody or something else. This is what Jesus said in Matthew 6:24, "You cannot serve God and Mammon". Mammon means money or what money can buy.
Who purifies the heart? What is the process?
Jesus purifies the heart when we turn our lives over to serving Him and trust in him as our Lord and Savior.
How is it possible to have a "pure heart" after great sin?
"How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!" (Hebrews 9:14)
We can have a “pure heart” after great sin because of the blood of Christ being shed for our sin.
"Create in me a pure heart, O God,
and renew a steadfast spirit within me." (51:10)
We can pray to God and after Him to new our spirit.
What does a "pure heart" consist of?
A pure heart is one that trusts in Jesus as Lord and Savior and has been forgiven of his sins. One’s heart can only be pure because Jesus died for our sins. We could never have a pure heart without the grace of God.
What is the relationship between a "pure heart" (Psalm 51:10) and a "united" or "undivided heart" (Psalm 86:11)?
The united heart in verses 11 and 12 means a heart (or person) that serves (obeys) God only. He does not try to serve (obey) God and somebody or something else. This is what Jesus said in Matthew 6:24, "You cannot serve God and Mammon". Mammon means money or what money can buy.
Who purifies the heart? What is the process?
Jesus purifies the heart when we turn our lives over to serving Him and trust in him as our Lord and Savior.
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Posted 13 November 2007 - 03:28 PM
Once we sin, any sin, great or small, as all sin will be judged alike, we are defiled. Our hearts are no longer clean or, we are not pure hearted. As long as we retain our sin we will be burdened or convicted of that sin. Our bones will be broken, spiritually.
A pure heart is on that can stand before Yahweh guiltless, without sin.
Since our heart, or inner self cannot serve two masters, an undivided or united heart is one that is fully commited to either Jesus or the devil which means we are either absolved of sin or the servant of sin.
Only by the blood of the Lamb can we be purified and sanctified by repentance for the redemption of sin.
A pure heart is on that can stand before Yahweh guiltless, without sin.
Since our heart, or inner self cannot serve two masters, an undivided or united heart is one that is fully commited to either Jesus or the devil which means we are either absolved of sin or the servant of sin.
Only by the blood of the Lamb can we be purified and sanctified by repentance for the redemption of sin.
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Posted 14 November 2007 - 08:29 PM
QUOTE(Pastor Ralph @ Aug 18 2007, 06:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Q3. (Psalm 51:10-12) How is it possible to have a "pure heart" after great sin? What does a "pure heart" consist of? What is the relationship between a "pure heart" (Psalm 51:10) and a "united" or "undivided heart" (Psalm 86:11)? Who purifies the heart? What is the process?
1. Go to God with a sincere heart and ask for forgiveness, repent, and stop sinning.
2. After repenting, you must ask God to purify or renew your heart. You must be sincere and live a clean life.
3. A pure heart and a united heart would show that you have been forgiven and have been renewed. Your heart has been restored to righteousness.
4. God purifies the heart.
5. The blood of Jesus Christ must wash away our sins to make us pure and we can only obtain this from Him.
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Posted 15 November 2007 - 12:20 AM
To become washed and have a pure heart we need to go to God and ask sincerely with faith for clensing. We need to be united in God's ways by putting Him first and the things he loves first (people) and do things that will please God out of love. We need to keep away from sin, as our sin effects others that God loves (so in this, we hurt God). We ask God to purify our hearts, by His Spirit through Jesus our savour.
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Posted 16 November 2007 - 05:04 AM
Q3. (Psalm 51:10-12) How is it possible to have a "pure heart" after great sin? What does a "pure heart" consist of? What is the relationship between a "pure heart" (Psalm 51:10) and a "united" or "undivided heart" (Psalm 86:11)? Who purifies the heart? What is the process?
1) Jesus taught us, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God" (Matthew 5:8). Peter observed, "He made no distinction between us and them, for he purified their hearts by faith" (Acts 15:9). God spoke to Peter, "Do not call anything impure that God has made clean" (Acts 10:15). God is in the heart purification business. The author of Hebrews wrote:"How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!" (Hebrews 9:14)
In simple, we need to repent our sin, ask for forgiveness and live in a new live and turn away from your past evil deeds.
2) A pure heart is one that complete trust the Lord as His Savoir and believe that he is the only God that exists. Believe that he has died for our sins and have forgiven us and saved us from going to hell. Pure heart also consists of having us not to have an evil thinking mind and keep our heart and mind pure.
3) Pure heart and united heart is saying that a person will completely devote his heart to the Lord as he knows that God has forgiven him and would like him to follow his path.
4) God purifies the heart.
5) He purifies our heart by the blood of the Lord and through our faith in him.
1) Jesus taught us, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God" (Matthew 5:8). Peter observed, "He made no distinction between us and them, for he purified their hearts by faith" (Acts 15:9). God spoke to Peter, "Do not call anything impure that God has made clean" (Acts 10:15). God is in the heart purification business. The author of Hebrews wrote:"How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!" (Hebrews 9:14)
In simple, we need to repent our sin, ask for forgiveness and live in a new live and turn away from your past evil deeds.
2) A pure heart is one that complete trust the Lord as His Savoir and believe that he is the only God that exists. Believe that he has died for our sins and have forgiven us and saved us from going to hell. Pure heart also consists of having us not to have an evil thinking mind and keep our heart and mind pure.
3) Pure heart and united heart is saying that a person will completely devote his heart to the Lord as he knows that God has forgiven him and would like him to follow his path.
4) God purifies the heart.
5) He purifies our heart by the blood of the Lord and through our faith in him.
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Psalm 51:10-12
Ps 51:10 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Ps 51:11 Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me.
Ps 51:12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.
Q3. (Psalm 51:10-12) How is it possible to have a "pure heart" after great sin?
I think the answer to this question is linked to one of the next questions i.e. who purifies the heart? David asks God to do a work of grace! With God all things are possible, including making impure hearts pure!
What does a "pure heart" consist of?
Again I think this question is linked with a future question i.e. relationship between a pure heart and an undivided heart
Jesus spoke of the potential of the heart for impurity (or implied also purity) Mat 5:19-20 Gordon MacDonald speak of the heart as the command center of our inner world and so purity or impurity of the heart will drive our actions.
I think when the Scripture is speaking of purity of heart it is mainly speaking of undivided devotion to the LORD. 2 Tim 2:22 captures something of this
2Ti 2:22 Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
There are two aspects in what Paul is speaking about (1) fleeing evil and (2) pursuing the things of God with those who call on God from a pure hearts. This exhortation describes (I think) purity of heart, its like in the 1st chapter of Hebrews where we see God loved the facts that Jesus loved righteousness but hated lawlessness.
James (the straight shooter) says “…purify your hearts you double minded…” James 4:8
This text is key: a double minded person is a person whose heart is impure, and by implication a single-minded person has a pure heart. In context James is speaking of a people who are serving God and the world (he calls them adulterers and adulteresses James 4:4) God makes it clear He is jealous- and we see God desires our whole heart.
Jesus speaks of loving the Lord our God with ALL our heart, soul, mind , and strength….Paul talks about serving God with his “whole heart” and we read of Hezekiah following God with “wholehearted devotion” 2 Kings 20:3
What is the relationship between a "pure heart" (Psalm 51:10) and a "united" or "undivided heart" (Psalm 86:11)?
See above.
Who purifies the heart? What is the process?
God purifies the heart but we play a part in the process too, e.g. confession and repentance etc. In James chapter 4 we read of cleaning our hands and purifying our hearts…we read of humbling ourselves under God’s mighty hand...resiting the devil...drawing near to God...etc. David speaks of a broken and contrite spirit, again this humble attitude is key. God obviously involves us in this process, i.e. humility, prayer, confession, choice, in Psalm 86: 11 the Psalmist touches on this also, God teaches His ways…and the Psalmist walks in His truth …God gives an undivided heart…and the Psalmist fears (reveres) His name…
John the Apostle adds that when our hope is fixed on His-we purify ourselves 1 John 3:3. The bottom line is God can only purify our hearts but it appears that He involves us in the process
Ps 51:10 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Ps 51:11 Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me.
Ps 51:12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.
Q3. (Psalm 51:10-12) How is it possible to have a "pure heart" after great sin?
I think the answer to this question is linked to one of the next questions i.e. who purifies the heart? David asks God to do a work of grace! With God all things are possible, including making impure hearts pure!
What does a "pure heart" consist of?
Again I think this question is linked with a future question i.e. relationship between a pure heart and an undivided heart
Jesus spoke of the potential of the heart for impurity (or implied also purity) Mat 5:19-20 Gordon MacDonald speak of the heart as the command center of our inner world and so purity or impurity of the heart will drive our actions.
I think when the Scripture is speaking of purity of heart it is mainly speaking of undivided devotion to the LORD. 2 Tim 2:22 captures something of this
2Ti 2:22 Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
There are two aspects in what Paul is speaking about (1) fleeing evil and (2) pursuing the things of God with those who call on God from a pure hearts. This exhortation describes (I think) purity of heart, its like in the 1st chapter of Hebrews where we see God loved the facts that Jesus loved righteousness but hated lawlessness.
James (the straight shooter) says “…purify your hearts you double minded…” James 4:8
This text is key: a double minded person is a person whose heart is impure, and by implication a single-minded person has a pure heart. In context James is speaking of a people who are serving God and the world (he calls them adulterers and adulteresses James 4:4) God makes it clear He is jealous- and we see God desires our whole heart.
Jesus speaks of loving the Lord our God with ALL our heart, soul, mind , and strength….Paul talks about serving God with his “whole heart” and we read of Hezekiah following God with “wholehearted devotion” 2 Kings 20:3
What is the relationship between a "pure heart" (Psalm 51:10) and a "united" or "undivided heart" (Psalm 86:11)?
See above.
Who purifies the heart? What is the process?
God purifies the heart but we play a part in the process too, e.g. confession and repentance etc. In James chapter 4 we read of cleaning our hands and purifying our hearts…we read of humbling ourselves under God’s mighty hand...resiting the devil...drawing near to God...etc. David speaks of a broken and contrite spirit, again this humble attitude is key. God obviously involves us in this process, i.e. humility, prayer, confession, choice, in Psalm 86: 11 the Psalmist touches on this also, God teaches His ways…and the Psalmist walks in His truth …God gives an undivided heart…and the Psalmist fears (reveres) His name…
John the Apostle adds that when our hope is fixed on His-we purify ourselves 1 John 3:3. The bottom line is God can only purify our hearts but it appears that He involves us in the process
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Posted 17 November 2007 - 02:45 AM
QUOTE(Pastor Ralph @ Aug 18 2007, 10:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Q3. (Psalm 51:10-12) How is it possible to have a "pure heart" after great sin? What does a "pure heart" consist of? What is the relationship between a "pure heart" (Psalm 51:10) and a "united" or "undivided heart" (Psalm 86:11)? Who purifies the heart? What is the process?
Create means to make something new while pure & clean and contrite or broken and humble and steadfast. God is the only one who can create purity from something dirty. The steps are recognation, repentance, and to make willingness
In His holy and peaceful hands I remain until we meet again,
Charlene
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Posted 17 November 2007 - 04:44 AM
Q3. (Psalm 51:10-12) How is it possible to have a "pure heart" after great sin? What does a "pure heart" consist of? What is the relationship between a "pure heart" (Psalm 51:10) and a "united" or "undivided heart" (Psalm 86:11)? Who purifies the heart? What is the process?
How is it possible to have a "pure heart" after great sin?
* Washing away the thought that caused the sin. Change the pattern that has been set that causes it to act in your life.
* Let God restore you and rebuild you
What does a "pure heart" consist of?
* Holiness, renewed mind, changing of the way you have always done something
What is the relationship between a "pure heart" (Psalm 51:10) and a "united" or "undivided heart" (Psalm 86:11)?
* Pure heart towards God and a united heart with Him and yourself
* Agreeing with God's word and walking in love
Who purifies the heart?
* The love of God and His holiness
* Our own self as well, letting of free will and doing His will
What is the process?
* Asking for forgiveness, changing our ways, living holy and walking in love. It 's always the same and we will do this over and over as we go through life. We will sin even when we don't mean to. Just like Paul stated of himself.
How is it possible to have a "pure heart" after great sin?
* Washing away the thought that caused the sin. Change the pattern that has been set that causes it to act in your life.
* Let God restore you and rebuild you
What does a "pure heart" consist of?
* Holiness, renewed mind, changing of the way you have always done something
What is the relationship between a "pure heart" (Psalm 51:10) and a "united" or "undivided heart" (Psalm 86:11)?
* Pure heart towards God and a united heart with Him and yourself
* Agreeing with God's word and walking in love
Who purifies the heart?
* The love of God and His holiness
* Our own self as well, letting of free will and doing His will
What is the process?
* Asking for forgiveness, changing our ways, living holy and walking in love. It 's always the same and we will do this over and over as we go through life. We will sin even when we don't mean to. Just like Paul stated of himself.
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Posted 17 November 2007 - 09:47 PM
We have to admit we have sinned and sincerely ask God to forgive or cleanse us of the sin. Nothing can be held back from God because he knows us to our intermost part.
A pure heart is one with a steadfast and willing spirit.
Pure and undivided hearts are both hearts that are joined with God. They are hearts that are obedient to God.
God purifies the heart through the blood of Jesus. We have to repent of our sin and ask God to forgive us.
A pure heart is one with a steadfast and willing spirit.
Pure and undivided hearts are both hearts that are joined with God. They are hearts that are obedient to God.
God purifies the heart through the blood of Jesus. We have to repent of our sin and ask God to forgive us.
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Posted 24 November 2007 - 12:13 AM
It is possible to have a "pure heart" after a great sin by asking God to forgive us and cleanse us.
A "pure heart" consists of being willing to accept when we sin and confessing our sins to God.
Jesus purifies our hearts by faith.
A "pure heart" consists of being willing to accept when we sin and confessing our sins to God.
Jesus purifies our hearts by faith.
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Posted 26 November 2007 - 12:01 AM
Only God can turn a great sin (from one’s heart) into a pure heart before Him by forgiving and forgetting one’s sin as “far as the East is from the West”; in other words, forever and ever. A pure heart consists of complete forgiveness of all of our sins and having a pure and healthy relationship with the Lord our God whom has forgiving all of our sins. A pure heart is described by Psalm 24 (which we have already studied) as one who earnestly and actively seeks to be in God’s presence and only can do so by having clean hands and a pure heart before Him; does not lift up his soul to any idols; nor does not swear to anything falsely—in other words, one who follows and obeys God and His Holy Word, and seeks His forgiveness of one’s sins; and actively seeks an intimate and pure relationship with his God with an undivided heart or one with a pure heart is the person (or people) who keep their eyes on their Lord Jesus and prayerfully try to do all that He, as the Lord to their hearts, tells them to do and say with their whole lives. Only the Lord God Almighty can and will purify our hearts as we seek His face and His presence with us in a prayerful and worshipful way. Lord Jesus, through Your Holy Spirit I pray that You will indeed create in me (us) pure heart(s) O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me (us) for the purpose of loving, honoring and glorifying You forever and ever!!!!!! Amen!
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Posted 27 November 2007 - 02:52 PM
Q3. (Psalm 51:10-12) How is it possible to have a "pure heart" after great sin? What does a "pure heart" consist of? What is the relationship between a "pure heart" (Psalm 51:10) and a "united" or "undivided heart" (Psalm 86:11)? Who purifies the heart? What is the process?
If you truly repent of your sin by having a broken spirit and a broken, God surely forgive and restore that joy of fellowship with Him.
A pure heart is the one that seeks to please God rather than one own desire, i.e. those who do not worship idols and never tell lies.
The relationship between the two is that, they are both God centered. It is only God who gives pure heart. The process starts the moment who accept Him as your personal savior.
If you truly repent of your sin by having a broken spirit and a broken, God surely forgive and restore that joy of fellowship with Him.
A pure heart is the one that seeks to please God rather than one own desire, i.e. those who do not worship idols and never tell lies.
The relationship between the two is that, they are both God centered. It is only God who gives pure heart. The process starts the moment who accept Him as your personal savior.
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Posted 28 November 2007 - 11:41 PM
It is possible to have a pure heart after great sin by going to God in faith,admitting our sin and repenting of it.God takes our sin stained heart,removes the stain of sin forgives our sin and cleanses our heart from sin,and in its place is a pure heart,ready for God's service.
The relationship of a pure heart and a united or undivided heart is a heart surrendered to God and not divided by sin.
God purifies the heart.
The process to have a purified heart is to come to God in faith with a guilty conscience,an impure heart that you will admit to,acknowledging you sin,asking God to forgive you. God forgives you,cleanses your heart of sin and put a pure heart into you that is inclined to do God's will.
The relationship of a pure heart and a united or undivided heart is a heart surrendered to God and not divided by sin.
God purifies the heart.
The process to have a purified heart is to come to God in faith with a guilty conscience,an impure heart that you will admit to,acknowledging you sin,asking God to forgive you. God forgives you,cleanses your heart of sin and put a pure heart into you that is inclined to do God's will.