“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” — Matthew 5:8

In Week 23 of the Rebel Manifesto series, Pastor Elle unpacks the meaning behind having a pure heart and how that purity leads to deeper connection with God.

Message Highlights:

What does “pure in heart” mean?

The Greek word katharos means clean, unmixed, and undivided. Purity is not about perfection—it’s about motive, surrender, and alignment with God’s will.

Three Marks of a Pure Heart:

Clean – A pure heart isn’t sinless, but it is surrendered. It’s a heart that desires what God desires.

Unmixed – A pure heart is not divided by idols or distractions. Like unpolluted water, it is clear and focused.

Undivided – A heart in unity with itself and with God. A scattered heart leads to scattered actions. Purity brings alignment and purpose.

Why Purity Matters:

The heart is the wellspring of life. Everything we do flows from it.

Purity is about inward motivation rather than outward performance.

Repentance clears the pollution from our hearts and keeps us aligned with God.

Conviction is a sign of God's closeness, not His anger.

“They will see God”

This promise is both present and future. We will one day see Him fully, but even now, we can see Him—in His Word, in His people, and in His presence. God wants to be seen more than we want to see Him.

Scriptures referenced include Matthew 5:8, Luke 11:28, Psalm 24:3-4, Psalm 86:11, and Ezekiel 16:26.

Key Reflection:

"Will you surrender your heart to Me so that I can be the one to make you pure?" — God

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