Devotion for Today

A Pure Heart

March 22, 2013

Keep thyself pure.
–1 Timothy 5:22

The Pharisees were not happy men. They had furrowed brows, nervous tension, frustration. They were full of resentments, bitterness, prejudices, and hatreds. Why? Simply because they had lost sight of God’s conception of the pure in heart. They thought that as long as they kept the letter of the law that was enough. But this was not God’s plan. This did not produce purity of heart. This did not bring about happiness of soul. Jesus taught that God looks deeper than the outside actions of an individual. He searches and ponders the heart. God judges not so much the outside as He does the inside. He looks to the motives, thoughts, and intents of your heart.

Prayer for the day

Father, give me purity of heart that in true humility I may serve and praise You.

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26 Comments

Joi says 3.22.2013, 10:59 p.m.

1 Thessalonians 4:7-10 (NASB)7 For God has not called us for the purpose of impurity, but in sanctification. 8 So, he who rejects this is not rejecting man but the God who gives His Holy Spirit to you. 9 Now as to the love of the brethren

GEORGE says 3.22.2013, 4:59 p.m.

WOW...

Angela says 3.22.2013, 3:59 p.m.

Lord, help me! I have done wrong!

Loi says 3.22.2013, 1:58 p.m.

Dear Father in Heavenly create in me A PURE HEART that I may graciously SERVE Thee and PRAISE Thee. Lead me not into temptation, but deliver me from evil. I desire to walk in Your footsteps. In Jesus' Holy and Precious name, Amen, Amen and Amen!!!

Steve says 3.22.2013, 1:52 p.m.

Lord, May the intentions of my heart reflect the love and mercy You have shown to me, and may my praise to You be an honset outpouring of Your Spirit at work in me. Amen.

michael says 3.22.2013, 11:42 a.m.

Oh God create in me a pure heart Lord, that I can serve you in spirit and in truth. I really wanna serve you Lord and you this is true Lord. Help me Jesus!

stephen says 3.22.2013, 11:39 a.m.

I pray that i grow stronger in the eyes of the true god i serve.jesus christ.

Karen says 3.22.2013, 09:46 a.m.

God's law is always in our best interests. It is not arbitrary. It has meaningful purpose. Some people say that evil thoughts: lust, greed, envy, never hurt unless they're acted upon. That's wrong. They're toxic to the one who thinks about them.

Dennis says 3.20.2013, 2:53 p.m.

God looks always on the heart of man. I pray that you find my heart pure Lord, and may I always be aware that I am saved by grace, not by my works. Amen

Kennedy Amiye says 3.27.2012, 09:17 a.m.

Request to be Prayed for, I found my self prayer less because of the weaknesses in my life style. Am diabetic and my kidneys are under threat. I request for intercessors to support me. Most importantly in knowing the living God.

lorane says 3.22.2012, 3:08 p.m.

Praise the Lord......There is one God and every knee shall bow before Him

TIM says 3.22.2012, 10:45 a.m.

HEAVENLY FATHER ,I PRAY THAT YOU WOULD HELP US KEEP OUR HEARTS PURE AND RIGHTEOUS THAT WE MAY GLORIFY YOUR NAME...

Adeline says 3.22.2012, 09:11 a.m.

Please Lord create in me a pure heart so that I may not sin against You...watch over us and protect us as we walk through this day...stay besides us...

George says 3.22.2012, 09:07 a.m.

Since I started reading God's message, I feel better, have a better attitude towards myself and others, and keep God in front of me all day, every day.

Annie says 3.22.2012, 08:19 a.m.

Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting (Psalms 139:23-24). In Jesus mighty name I pray, Amen!

Annie says 3.22.2012, 08:01 a.m.

And I will give them an heart to know Me, that I am the LORD: and they shall be My people, And I will be their God: (Jeremiah 24:7). Almighty God, that's my heart cry.....purge my heart and make it a dwelling place of Holy Spirit, in Jesus name, Amen!

Gerry says 3.22.2012, 07:02 a.m.

It is not too difficult to fool people but you can never fool God. He knows everything you think, do and say. He is fully aware of your motives and sincerity . So strive to be honest and truthful in all you do.

Christine Haiyan Jin says 3.22.2012, 01:22 a.m.

Dear lord God Almighty, lord of all,Thank thee lord in the midst of the overwhelmingly building of all idol carved image influenced successfully from Hindu to China and Asia, dear lord thou can strengthen me and encourage me to breakidolsinjesusnam

Ardis says 3.21.2012, 4:35 p.m.

I went to se Billy Graham in 1965 in Columbus, Ohio. So much he preached still echos in my mind. He is truly a man of Jesus and I think Billy is great!

Margaretha says: says 4.4.2011, 4:51 p.m.

I will always thank God for His ministry through Billy Graham. There is no Evangeslist recorded in our generation who can match the Ministry of the Holy Spirit through Evangelist Graham. Thank you sir and thank you Lord!

Johnny says 3.22.2011, 5:05 p.m.

I love and appreciate this website. There is so much spiritual information that helps one to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. Keep up His good work.

dana says 3.22.2011, 3:47 p.m.

I think that you are a great person, even though I am not old enough to know about you I have heard a lot about you from my grandparents.

patience says 3.22.2011, 10:04 a.m.

God is no man to be deceived....

Gerry says 3.22.2011, 08:04 a.m.

God sees through our thoughts and motives like looking through a clear window . Any attempt to fool him is in vain.

Janet says 3.22.2011, 05:27 a.m.

Please pray for my family. My husband and son in law have not spoken to each other in almost 2 yrs. My daughter and I try to be the go between but it still is not happening. I know God does not answer prayers unless you have a pure heart. I have asked Him to how me what I need to do and please forgive me for my sins. I do see both sides of these men. I know there is wrong on each side. But just let go and move on is what I tell my husband. He just won't do it. Please pray for us. Thank you (We would like to pray and provide some encouragement. Please call 1-877-247-2426 to talk and pray with someone. There are people here who care. Or, you can send a private email to help@bgea.org. We will continue to keep you in prayer. The BGEA Internet team.)

mick says 3.21.2011, 12:51 a.m.

We can sometimes deceive others,; but, definitely not God!