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GOD LOOKS FOR PURE HEARTS, NO. 2
Hebrews 12:14: "Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord."
Men, the pure in heart are blessed by being able to see God. What an amazing blessing!
It is unfortunate that the doctrine of holiness is not preached enough these days. It's an unpopular subject because it goes against the casual and loose lifestyle of the modern day church. Wherever purity and the holiness of God are preached, people become more God-fearing, circumspect, and pure. God's people should always avoid unseemly and inappropriate behavior. Going off to watch and be entertained by movies that promote promiscuity, lust, and fornication deliberately defile the temple of God.
Youth groups within the umbrella of even our biggest and so-called best churches have a far-too-tolerant attitude toward fornication. I don't want to jump up and down on the soap box of holiness, denouncing all those around me. Far be it. However, the church in general is responsible, as well as parents, to make sure all its families and adherents know the truth regarding purity of heart as well as the doctrine of holiness.
Church attendance, praise and worship, knowing the Scriptures, and having lots of fun and fellowship is not enough to prepare us to see the Lord. We have to have holiness, and without it we will not see Him.
Be encouraged.
Colin Campbell
