Tag Archives: purity of heart

The Kingdom of Heaven

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Administrator

but the immediate aim or goal, is purity of heart….let us direct our course as straight towards it as possible, Continue reading →

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Lasting Purity of Heart

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Administrator

for if it be not constantly: fixed before our eyes, it will not only make all our toils vain and useless, and force them: to be endured to no purpose and without any reward, but it will also excite all kinds of thoughts Continue reading →

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The Goal

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Administrator

The end of our profession indeed, as I said, is the kingdom of God or the kingdom of heaven: but the immediate aim or goal, is purity of heart, without which no one can gain that end: fixing our gaze … Continue reading →

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