Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. I. God is a pure Spirit, and invisible. It cannot be with our bodily eyes that we shall see Him. II. They shall see Him. This word expresses immediate intuition of what is plainly offered review. Now we see through a glass, darkly. Wilt thou see God's wisdom, power, love, holiness, glory? 1. This is an appropriating vision. 2. It is an assimilating vision. 3. It is a satisfying vision. III. How excellent the soul of man which is capable of such felicity! IV. If such be the nature of the future blessedness, then a change of heart is requisite to enable us to enjoy it. V. What gratitude do we owe to that God who has provided such a felicity for His children. VI. What a source of consolation under the afflictions of life. VII. This subject calls us to mourn for the folly of the children of men, who for toys barter away glory and immortality. (H. Kollock, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. |
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