Matthew 5:8

Blessed are the pure in heart.

The Jew, under the tuition of the Pharisees, cared little for the state of the heart so that outward forms were duly kept. Religion consisted chiefly in ablutions and the strict observance of ceremonials. They taught that there was guilt in actions but took no note of evil thoughts and purposes. Jesus, on the other hand, taught that the heart must be purified, evil thoughts must be chased out, wicked purposes must not be cherished, the thoughts and intentions must be holy, the only way to secure. pure life was to have. pure heart.

They shall see God.

Not with the natural eye but with the spiritual vision; by faith. In the pure heart the Lord will dwell and his presence will be recognized. There will be. sense of the divine oversight and helpfulness, of the upholding by the Father's hands on earth, and in eternity his undimmed presence. See John 14:23.