He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
Purity and nobility of heart and character are revealed in pure and noble words and actions. Purity of heart is expressed in gracious speech, and this grace of the lips makes the one who loves purity the friend of the king. The verse thus links purity of heart to the King's friendship. Such gracious speech depends on divine grace, which is the only hope for controlling the tongue.
The pure in heart behold God by faith in present experience. They recognize His goodness and compassion in providence and know Him through the character of His Son, as the Holy Spirit opens the truth about God and Christ to heart and mind. They see God as their Redeemer and loving Father, they long to reflect His character, and they are filled with joy by this recognition.
Purity and nobility of heart and character are revealed in pure and noble words and actions. Purity of heart is expressed in gracious speech, and this grace of the lips makes the one who loves purity the friend of the king. The verse thus links purity of heart to the King's friendship. Such gracious speech depends on divine grace, which is the only hope for controlling the tongue.
The pure in heart behold God by faith in present experience. They recognize His goodness and compassion in providence and know Him through the character of His Son, as the Holy Spirit opens the truth about God and Christ to heart and mind. They see God as their Redeemer and loving Father, they long to reflect His character, and they are filled with joy by this recognition.