Create in us a clean heart, O Lord
““Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” (Matthew 5:9, ESV) The peacemaker has two distinct characteristics, spiritual marks from Jesus Christ: a person that lives in peace within himself; and, one who is used as an instrument of the peace of God in the world around them. When we are […]
Create in us a clean heart, O Lord
““Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (Matthew 5:8, ESV) Happy in the peace of God are those who are pure in heart. What pure in heart is not: Pure in heart is not self-created nor self-maintained purity. Purity that comes from me would be the opposite of pure. What pure […]