Articles by Desiring God He Purifies Our Hearts with Pleasure
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Mar 15, 2026 A talk about Matthew 5:8 and the promise that the pure in heart will see God. Discussion of how stronger promises help break sin’s pull and why joy in Christ fuels inner purity. Exploration of where we glimpse Jesus now—Scripture, church, and the world—and how purity is both a gift and a pursuit. Reflections on Psalm 24 and the contrast between fleeting lust and lasting satisfaction in Christ.
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Seeing God Outweighs Sin's Promises
- The promise to 'see God' is the most compelling motivation for pursuing purity in heart.
- Marshall Segal calls Matthew 5:8 an 'intercontinental ballistic missile' that outweighs sin's lesser promises.
Eyes Made To See God's Face
- Eyes were made to see God; believers will one day see him face to face and be like him.
- Segal ties 1 John 3:2 and Revelation 22:4 to Jesus' prayer in John 17:24 as scriptural proof this promise centers on Christ's glory.
Now And Not Yet Sight Of Christ
- The Beatitude's promise is both future and present: full sight awaits, but believers already see Christ through faith.
- Segal says we see God most clearly in Scripture, the church, and creation, with Scripture as the clearest vehicle.
