Psalms 66:18
Psalms 66:18
If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me.
This verse underscores the importance of purity in our relationship with God. The psalmist acknowledges that harboring iniquity in the heart creates a barrier to divine communication. God’s holiness requires that we approach Him with sincerity, free from hidden sin that disrupts our connection. This verse calls believers to self-examination, encouraging us to repent of any sin that may be hindering our prayers. By cultivating a pure heart, we open ourselves to a deeper, more intimate relationship with God, allowing His grace to flow freely. This pursuit of purity is not about perfection but about honesty before God, seeking His forgiveness and guidance. This verse reminds us that God desires a relationship built on truth and integrity, where our prayers are unhindered by unconfessed sin. As we strive to live with a clean heart, we draw closer to Him, experiencing the fullness of His presence and blessing.
Romans 7:15
For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I.
2 Corinthians 5:18
And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
Ecclesiastes 5:6
Suffer not thy mouth to cause thy flesh to sin; neither say thou before the angel, that it was an error: wherefore should God be angry at thy voice, and destroy the work of thine hands?
James 4:4
Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.