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7 Keys to a Clean Heart

Jesus taught that sin originates from within us: “It is what comes from inside that defiles you. For from within, out of a person’s heart, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, lustful desires, envy, slander, … Continue reading

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What Comes Out of Your Mouth Matters Most

Jesus once said something that shocked His listeners: “It’s not what goes into your mouth that defiles you; you are defiled by the words that come out of your mouth.” (Matthew 15:11) In Jesus’ day, religious leaders were deeply concerned … Continue reading

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Blessed Are the Pure in Heart

“God blesses those whose hearts are pure,for they will see God.”— Matthew 5:8 Few verses are as searching—or as hopeful—as this one. Jesus does not speak about religious performance, public image, or outward morality. He speaks about the heart. And … Continue reading

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What Modern Believers Can Learn from Ezekiel’s “Most Holy Place”

As I’ve been reading through Ezekiel, I’ve been reminded again how much the Old Testament temple teaches us about the character of God. Ezekiel 41 gives a detailed, almost architectural description of the Most Holy Place—the innermost sanctuary where God’s … Continue reading

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How Genuine Faith Produces Genuine Love

Why do we teach, preach, disciple, and pour Scripture into people’s lives? Paul answers that question with crystal clarity in his letter to Timothy: “The purpose of my instruction is that all believers would be filled with love that comes … Continue reading

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A Man After God’s Own Heart

What Does It Really Mean? In Acts 13:22, the apostle Paul recounts a powerful description from God about King David:“God removed Saul and replaced him with David, a man about whom God said, ‘I have found David son of Jesse, … Continue reading

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What Does The Bible Say About A Pure Heart?

The Bible places a significant emphasis on having a clean and pure heart. In both the Old and New Testaments, God calls on His people to keep their hearts pure and free from sin. For instance, in Psalm 51:10, King … Continue reading

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