The Eight Beatitudes
Blessed Are the Pure in Heart
They Shall See God
Description
Purity of heart involves undivided devotion to God—singleness of purpose, unmixed motives, and internal integrity rather than mere external conformity. The pure in heart seek God Himself, not merely His gifts. They pursue holiness because they love the Holy One. Their reward exceeds all others: they shall see God—experiencing His presence now through faith and ultimately in the beatific vision of eternity. Only the pure can endure such sight, for God is 'of purer eyes than to behold evil.'
Key Verses
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.
Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord.