We Are Purified As Christ Is Pure

[Thompson, Darryl]

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Ellen G. White Estate, Devotional for January 2
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We Are Purified As Christ Is Pure

And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he
is pure. 1 John 3:3.


Christ would elevate and refine man's mind, purifying it from all dross,
that he may appreciate the love that is without a parallel.


Through repentance, faith, and good works he may perfect a righteous
character, and claim, through the merits of Christ, the privileges of
the sons of God. The principles of divine truth, received and cherished
in the heart, will carry us to a height of moral excellence that we had
not deemed it possible for us to reach. . . . " And every man that hath
this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure."


Holiness of heart and purity of life were the great subjects of the
teachings of Christ. In His sermon on the mount, after specifying what
must be done in order to be blessed, and what must not be done, He says,
"Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is
perfect." Perfection, holiness,-nothing short of this would give them
success in carrying out the principles He had given them. Without this
holiness, the human heart is selfish, sinful, and vicious. Holiness will
lead its possessor to be fruitful, and abound in all good works. He will
never become weary in well-doing; neither look for promotion in this
world; but he will look forward to be promoted by the Majesty of heaven
when He shall exalt His sanctified and holy ones to His throne. . . .
Holiness of heart will produce right actions. 


As God is pure in His sphere, so man is to be pure in his. And he will
be pure if Christ is formed within, the hope of glory; for he will
imitate Christ's life and reflect His character


The princely dignity of the Christian character will shine forth as the
sun, and the beams of light from the face of Christ will be reflected
upon those who have purified themselves even as He is pure


Purity of heart will lead to purity of life.

From: Our Father Cares