A SANITIZED HEART

BIBLE STUDY Sept 7th & 14th 2022
TOPIC: A SANITIZED HEART
INTRODUCTION
After our salvation and baptism by immersion, the walk of sanctification begins. The charge to
live holy and the journey to fulfill this command in Christ becomes a priority above all. Purity is
freedom from pollution and defilement. It means to be singular in substance, without any
impurities, blameless, clear, free, guiltless, and pure. Heb 9:14, Eph 5:27
Every command of God for a Christian is attainable Matt 11:29-30, 1 John 5:3 and in this
teaching, we need first to have a good understanding of what a sanitized heart is according to the
Scripture. May we be richly blessed as the Spirit of God refreshes us in His truth in Jesus name.
1. CHARACTERISTICS OF A SANITIZED HEART
*A pure heart is one that has been cleansed through the sacrificial blood of Christ -those who have
truly repented and forsaken their sin. 1 John 1:9, Heb 9:14
*To be pure in heart means to be totally devoted and solely committed to Christ alone. Matt 22:37,
Matt 6:33
*A pure heart ushers a Christian into unhindered access to God’s presence. Psa. 24:3-4
*A pure heart makes a Christian permanently cheerful and joyful even in the midst of trials.
Prov. 15:13, Prov. 15:15
*A sanitized heart is trusting, wise and fully surrendered to the will of God. Prov 3:5-6,
Prov 10:8-9, Psa 139:23-24
*A pure heart is not deceitful, and always has a clean motive. Prov. 15:14
2. THE DANGER OF AN UNSANITIZED HEART
*An impure heart is hardened, proud and perverse. Prov. 28:14, Prov. 18:12, Prov 6:25,
Prov. 12:8, Prov. 6:16-18
*An impure heart has no compassion. It is selfish, bitter, foolish, darkened, and diabolic.
Rom. 1:21 Ezek. 36:26, Prov. 28:14
*An impure heart is corrupt. It delights in iniquity. Prov. 17:20, Psa. 66:18, Isa 59:1-2
CONCLUSION
Purifying hearts is the work of the Holy Spirit. We must seek it. We must want it. We must desire
it Jer. 4:14, Isa. 1:18, Rom. 12:2. The more of God's Words that we study and obey, the purer
our heart will be and our lives pleasing to Christ John 15:3-4. Put boundaries, guard your mind,
avoid dirt, and stay away from spiritual pollutants Prov. 13:20