The Blessed Life: Pure in Heart

Introduction

Pure

understand that pure is rooted in OT and religious concept of clean vs unclean

In OT, only clean could come into the temple where God’s presence dwelt

In heart

Center of the inner life, and source of all forces & functions of the soul and spirit

dwells feelings and emotions; passions and desires

understanding; thought and reflection

will; the source of resolves

The whole of the inner being of man in contrast to the external

Shall see God

Here & Now:

Christ in us

Then and There:

Be in presence of God and see him unveiled