Purity of Heart

This was on the front page of Logos today.  It was helpful to me, so I thought I would pass it along to everyone else :)

Scripture Reference - Matt. 5:8

The term Matthew used here means pure or "clean." It can be used literally of physical cleanness, but Scripture often uses it for moral cleanness and purity. A simple but helpful way of looking at the word is to realize that it implies the absence of impurity or filth. It implies a singleness of purpose, without distraction (akin to the concept of "holiness," being set apart for a special purpose; see Jas. 4:8). Any distracting or corrupting influence a kingdom servant allows into his or her heart makes that person less effective as a servant. The kingdom servant has a heart that is undivided and unalloyed.

Weber, S. K. (2000). Vol. 1: Matthew. Holman New Testament Commentary; Holman Reference (p 60). Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers.