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  BETTER THAN A GOLDEN HEAD
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: A pure heart is the greatest treasure, and it is the key to
seeing God and achieving true happiness and fulfillment.

Topics: "Purity of Heart", "Holiness"
Scripture References: Psalm 24:3, Matthew 5:8

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Thomas Brooks emphasizes the profound value of a pure heart over mere
intellectual knowledge, asserting that holiness is the true treasure
that leads to a relationship with God. He explains that a heart filled
with holy affections surpasses a mind filled with mere curious ideas,
and that true fulfillment comes from a life of holiness. Brooks
concludes that those who possess a pure heart are destined for heaven,
as their lives reflect the purity and holiness that God desires.

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"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God."

Matthew 5:8

A pure heart is better than a golden head. A heart

full of holy affections is infinitely beyond a head full of

curious notions. There is no jewel like that of holiness.

He who has holiness has all--and he who lacks that has

nothing at all. Heaven is for that man, and that man is

for heaven, who has clean hands and a pure heart,

whose holy life is attended with heart purification.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/better-than-a-golden-head/
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