Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. – Matthew 5:8

Being “pure in heart” as mentioned in our verse for today, refers to having genuine intentions, sincerity, and a clean conscience in all thoughts and actions. It means having a heart free from grudges, deceit, malice, and impure motives. This concept emphasizes the importance of inner purity and integrity, reflecting a person’s true character and relationship with God. Jesus highlighted the significance of purity in the Sermon on the Mount, teaching that those with pure hearts will see God and experience spiritual blessings. 

Achieving purity in heart involves a constant effort to examine one’s motives, thoughts, and actions to ensure they align with values of God. Developing a deep relationship with God, studying scripture, and surrounding oneself with positive influences can also help in purifying the heart. Additionally, acts of forgiveness, compassion, and humility contribute to fostering a pure heart. It’s an ongoing process that requires commitment, self-awareness, and a desire to live with integrity and sincerity.

Today, Jesus is reiterating the benchmark for seeing God, and though most of us have our eyes fixated on the afterlife, the verse goes beyond that. The one who is pure in heart will reflect the glory of God and see Him in all that they do. In your homes, your marriages, workplaces, in your going out and coming in; you shall see God if you make a constant effort to keep a pure heart. I pray today, that anything that is hindering us from having a pure heart is removed, in Jesus name. Amen.