The pure in heart are blessed
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (Matt. 5:8 ESV)
Pure versus corrupted
“To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is pure. In fact, both their minds and consciences are corrupted.” (Titus 1:15 NIV)
Pure defined
Pure is unpolluted, uncontaminated, untainted; and wholesome.
“He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false and does not swear deceitfully.” (Psalm 24:4 ESV)
“Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.” (James 1:27 ESV)
Corrupt defined
Corrupt is polluted, contaminated, unclean, unwholesome, dishonest, unscrupulous, dishonorable, unprincipled, unethical, amoral, untrustworthy, venal, underhanded, double-dealing, fraudulent, bribable, criminal, illegal, unlawful, nefarious. shady, dirty, sleazy.
“For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride in possessions—is not from the Father but is from the world.” (1 John 2:16 ESV)
Nothing is pure or good to the corrupt of heart
“...those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is pure. In fact, both their minds and consciences are corrupted. They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him. They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good.”’ (Titus 1:15-16 NIV)
Draw near to God
“Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.” (Heb. 10:22 ESV)
God creates the clean heart
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” (Psalm 51:10 ESV)
Keep your way pure with the Word of God
“How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word.” (Psalm 119:9 ESV)
Love issues from a pure heart and sincere faith
“The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” (1 Tim. 1:5 ESV)