Grace and Cleansing
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The Pure in Heart
By Thomas Brooks0MAT 5:8ROM 7:22Thomas Brooks emphasizes the beatitude 'Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God' from Matthew 5:8, illustrating that a pure heart can exist even amidst sin and corruption. He compares the purity of the heart to gold, air, and springs, which may have impurities but still retain their essence. Brooks acknowledges that all Christians carry a body of sin, yet there is a divine grace within them that continually seeks to cleanse and purify their hearts. He encourages believers to recognize the ongoing work of grace in their lives, which helps them to overcome spiritual filth. Ultimately, the pure in heart are promised the profound blessing of seeing God.
Conscious and Unconscious Sin
By Zac Poonen0ROM 5:131JN 1:71JN 3:2Zac Poonen discusses the distinction between conscious and unconscious sin, emphasizing that while we may have unconscious sin within us, it does not lead to guilt as long as we are unaware of it. He explains that God's grace covers our unconscious sins, and that true awareness of our imperfections is essential for spiritual growth. Poonen encourages believers to walk in the light, acknowledging that while we will always have some degree of unconscious sin, the blood of Jesus cleanses us from all sin, allowing us to stand confidently before God.