I’ve not been well the past few days – so my comments perhaps, may reflects that – however, the one steady joy that I have, is reading about my Lord and my God. This day – Selwyn continues to examine the sixth beatitude: ‘Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.’ (Matthew 5:8) – [...]
Selwyn introduces today’s study with an interesting question: ‘What did Jesus mean when He said the pure in heart will see God (Matthew 5:8)? . He goes on to answer this question. ‘Many believe this refers to the future – we will see God when we reach heaven. … But in my opinion, Jesus had [...]
Selwyn explores further the meaning of the sixth beatitude: ‘Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.’ Matthew 5:8). He draws our attention to one of the main impediments of obtaining a pure heart, as follows: “One of the greatest problems as Christians is that frequently our hearts are divided; one part of [...]
Selwyn continues to look at the sixth beatitude: ‘Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.’ (Matthew 5:8) He expands on yesterday’s study by telling us of his own personal experiences – with which I can strongly identify. “Following my conversion when I was in my mid teens. … My counsellor said, [...]
Selwyn asks the important question – how do we become pure in heart? He puts forward three views on how we may become pure in heart. ‘Those, who accept that sin has made deep inroads into the personality, but who have a limited view of the power of God, say the only thing God can [...]
Selwyn continues with his introduction to the sixth beatitude: ‘Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.’ He looks at the word ‘pure’ frpm the Greek word katharos – which means cleansed. It conveys an image of a heart which is clean – cleared of the stains of sin. Selwyn has the [...]
The peace of God
Selwyn, now introduces the seventh beatitude: ‘Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God’ (Matthew 5:9). He says: ‘This beatitude seems to have a special relevance to the age through which we are passing, for if there is one thing both the world and the Church needs, it is peacemakers. … [...]
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