I. God's Work in You (Ezek. 36:22-36; Psa. 24) If God is working in you, then you are at work too.
And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself.—1 Jn. 3:3
Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves ….-- 2 Cor. 7:1
Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.—Jam. 4:8
o By the ________________________________ (Psa. 119:9)
o Through ___________________________ (Psa. 51:1-2; 7, 10)
o Avoid anything that ____________________________________ (Mt. 6:13; 1 Cor. 6:18; Eph. 5:3)
II. A Cathartic Promise
We see God …
o In _______________________ (Jn. 1:4; 2 Cor. 4:6)
o In ___________________________________ (Psa. 42:2)
o At ____________________________________ (1 Jn. 3:2; Rev. 22:3-4)
III. A Helpful and Hopeful Diagnostic
Jesus' teaching here provides us with a simple test of the strength of our Christian lives. How clearly do we see God in all His glory? Do we see him as clearly as we used to? Or has he become obscure and distant? Have we maintained the sharpness of our vision of him through wholehearted commitment to him? Are we pure in heart?—Sinclair Ferguson
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Rev. Ryce and Janine, his wife of 20 years, were born and raised in the Pittsburgh area and previously served in ministry at Tucson Reformed Church (2010-14) and Springs Reformed Church (2014-22), the Christian & Missionary Alliance (2007-09), and the Evangelical Presbyterian...
