All nations have their heroes. Their lives play an important part in the education of the people, either for good or for bad. The world knows the power of example; our youth read about them and desire to be like them.

 

God knew first of all the power of example to instruct the human heart. We have in the Bible a long list of heroes, who won the victory by faith. The eleventh chapter of Hebrews contains a list of such heroes.

 

If you believe in Jesus Christ, then you have more power available than you can possibly imagine. It is a power so great that it takes a revelation from God to even begin to comprehend it:Paul in Eph 1:16-21 says, “I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, 17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, 18 having the eyes of your

We sing a song that says, “Purer in heart, O God, help me to be; may I devote my life wholly to Thee.” In Matthew 5:8, Jesus extols this virtue of purity: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” Jesus was emphasizing the inner person, the motive, the “heart.” A pure heart can only be achieved through God. He cleanses our consciences through the blood of Jesus. But it is also a goal for which we should strive as a Christian. God’s word is entirely directed toward this goal, and purity of heart is a constant challenge to every Christian. God desires for each of us is totally realistic.