Presenting ...
... a weekly letter of encouragement.
February 8, 1993
Good Morning!
Our subject this week is Single-mindedness.
"Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God." (Matthew 5:8)
Augustine, a mystic of another age stated:
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"Purity of heart is to will one thing: The knowledge
of the Holy."
A modern day commentator said of Matthew 5:8:
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"Purity of heart is to be free from the tyranny of a
divided self."
James put it this way:
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"A double-minded man, unstable in all his ways
cannot please God." (James 1:8 - Philips)
In other words, I have a single focus to know God, and my thoughts, motives, and actions attest to this fact.
Put another way: WYSIWYG. In computer parlance that means "WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET." No double standard.
Keep in mind that:
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Character is what God sees
Reputation is what man remembers
"...Man looks at the outward appearance (Reputation), but the Lord looks at the heart (Character)." (I Samuel 16:7)
Have a great week!
Dwight Hill
© Copyright 1996 Dwight Hill. Unlimited permission to copy or use is hereby granted subject to inclusion of this copyright notice.
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