1. “2b) the center and seat of spiritual life; 1) the soul or mind, as it is the fountain and seat of thoughts, passions, desires, appetites, affections, purposes, endeavors; 2) of the understanding, the faculty and seat of intelligence; 3) of the will and character”
Thayer’s Greek English Lexicon, p. 325
“...the center of the inner life of man and the source or seat of all the forces and functions of soul and spirit...”
Theological Dictionary of the New Testament, Vol. 3, p. 611

2. Purer In Heart ♦ A liturgical hymn.
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♦ A liturgical hymn.
♦ A psalm of celebration used as a part of a
formal public worship.
♦ A hymn celebrating God’s sovereignty and
kingship as it relates to His people.

3. Purer In Heart Outline: Vs. 1-2: God is totally sovereign.
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Outline:
Vs. 1-2: God is totally sovereign.
Vs. 3-6: God’s desire is to rule over people who will submit to His rule.
Vs. 7-10: God is the Warrior King who fights for His people.

4. Purer In Heart Positive qualities: ♦ Clean hands outward behavior
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Positive qualities:
♦ Clean hands
outward behavior
motivation behind
the behavior
♦ Pure heart

5. Purer In Heart Negative qualities:
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Negative qualities:
♦ Does not lift up his soul to what is false.
placing trust in God not an “idol”

6. Purer In Heart Negative qualities: ♦ Does not swear deceitfully.
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Negative qualities:
♦ Does not swear deceitfully.
does not resort to dishonesty in conduct

7. Purer
In Heart
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This describes those whose lives reflect the intention of
living under God’s rule.

8. Purer In Heart ♦ To be proper subjects of His rule.
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♦ To be proper subjects of His rule.
♦ To come into His presence and
experience His fellowship.

9. Purer In Heart ♦ Blessing from the Lord. The status of God’s favor.
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♦ Blessing from the Lord.
The status of God’s favor.
♦ Righteousness from our Savior/God.
Vindication - to be declared without guilt.

10. Purer Purer in heart, O God, Help me to be. In Heart
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♦ We cannot do this by ourselves!
Purer in heart,
O God, Help me to be.