Bible verses about having a pure heart

Bible Verse of The Day – 10-6-26

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Acts 8:21 (NKJV) 21 You have neither part nor portion in this matter, for your heart is not right in the sight of God.

Now Simon was a magician in the city of Samaria, and people were amazed by his sorcery. He had a large following.

He saw the incredible power of the Holy Spirit move on believers when Peter and John lay hands on them.

And what did Simon do?

He offered them money to have such power, so that he could touch people and they would receive the Holy Spirit.

Acts 8:18-19 (NKJV) 18 And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, 19 saying, “Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive the Holy Spirit.”

Peter told Simon his heart was in the wrong place thinking he could buy God’s gifts. He needed to go and repent.

Acts 8:22 (NKJV) 22 Repent therefore of this your wickedness, and pray God if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you.

The condition of Simon’s heart was laid bare. And Peter told him right out, repent for your wickedness.

His reason for wanting the gift of the Holy Spirit was wicked. The Holy Spirit showed Peter what his motive was.

Our heart must be right in the sight of God if we want to walk in the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

People of God, if we want the gifts of God flowing through us, we must walk humbly before Him.

It takes a sincere heart of repentance and humility.

Acts 2:38 (NKJV) 38 Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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Bible Verse of The Day – 10-3-15

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Matthew 15:11 (NKJV) 11 Not what goes into the mouth defiles a man; but what comes out of the mouth, this defiles a man.”

What does defile mean?

Defile: To make unclean or impure: as to corrupt the purity or perfection of. To violate the chastity of: to make physically unclean especially with something unpleasant or contaminating.

It’s important that we understand it is the things in us, those things in our heart, that we need to surrender to God if we truly want to be changed.

We can say things and do things right all day long, but that is merely surface stuff. It is outward works.

If we don’t let God change the inside of us and help us to get deliverance in the areas where we need it, we will still be subject to things that can cause problems throughout our lives. Our walk with God and our relationships with others will continue to suffer.

What is in our very own heart can defile the good work that God is trying to do in us.

Psalm 51:10 (NKJV) 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me.

Let God put His finger on it today; on that thing that we’ve been hiding in our heart that keeps us in bondage. Our hearts need cleaning, that we may be steadfast in all that He has for us to do.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 5-12-15

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2 Timothy 2:22 (NKJV) 22 Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

God wants us to pursue Him with a pure heart.

There are so many things that will try to substitute themselves for a sincere, pure heart.

Hype, bright lights, eloquent speech, loud voices, excellent musical performances and so many other things that appeal to our flesh will try to pretend to be true, sincere worship of God.

But if our heart isn’t pure, these things mean nothing to Him. They are just noise and activity.

When push comes to shove, it doesn’t matter how beautifully we sing, how eloquently we pray or speak, how many people compliment us on the way we look, how well we teach or how great our sermons might be. If our heart isn’t pure, God isn’t in it.

Does this mean that we can’t be loud when we express our faith? Does this mean that God doesn’t like good music? Does this mean that we always have to be quiet in our reverence? Absolutely not!

We can worship God very loudly. We can dance with great joy and enthusiasm before Him, as long as it’s sincere and done from a pure heart!

Let’s ask God to check us and show us where we’re sincere and where we’re not. After all, we’re really just practicing for when we bow before His throne in heaven!

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
PO Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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