Our motivations will be pure, without defilement. If our heart is pure, our hands and actions will be pure. ‘He will deliver even one who is not innocent, who will be delivered through the cleanness of your hands.” (Job 22: 30, NIV)Ĭlean hands speak of guiltless actions. Our Hands were made to deliver folks from sin, not help to engage in it. As the Holy Spirit grows us, our character changes, and the sinful things that we used to engage in, no longer should entrap us. This place should be part of our walk with the Lord. There is a place that we are to uphold, a place that is close to the heart of the Lord, the place of having clean hands and a pure heart. When we cleanse our hearts before the Lord, we grow. “ The righteous will hold to their ways, and those with clean hands will grow stronger.” (Job 17: 9, NIV) The washing of hands makes us grow stronger spiritually. Outward preparation to meet God, symbolizes the inward consecration God requires of his people. Why was the washing of hands required? Washing was a sign of consecration. In the Tabernacle days, before any ministry took place in His holy place, the Priests were to wash their hands. “ I wash my hands in innocence, and go about your altar, O Lord proclaiming aloud your praise telling of all your wonderful deeds.” (Psalm 26: 6-7, NIV) No seriously, we are being told that our hands are to be cleansed for sacred use. To those of you who know the importance of washing our hands, especially before meals, you will love hearing this: We get rewards from washing, and it’s more than removing the germs! Yes, when our hands are clean, we are rewarded. Why is the cleanness of our hands associated with righteousness? This verse not only associates clean hands and righteousness, but it also speaks of receiving a reward. Here’s another Scripture about hands: “ The Lord dealt with me according to my righteousness according to the cleanness of my hands, He has rewarded me.” (2 Samuel 22: 21, NIV) He will receive blessing from the Lord and vindication from God His Savior.” (Psalm 24: 4-6, NIV) “He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear by what is false. But this passage doesn't seem to leave any room for "white lies.Did you know that our hands are not only an extension of our arms, but of our hearts as well? I was pondering on this recently and asked for a deeper understanding. Have you ever told someone that something was happening where you were, even though maybe it wasn't, just to get off the phone? Ever said a check was in the mail when it wasn't yet? Ever told the officer that you didn't know you were going over the speed limit when you really did know it? I've done things like that any number of times, and I'm sure you probably have too. How badly do you want "more of God?" Badly enough to abandon sinful habits? What about bad habits that are not sinful but that distract you from the things of God? What does "lift up his soul to what is false" mean? It seems like this passage is about being a person who can be trusted, who always tells the truth and knows it. Our salvation does not depend on our actions, but our advancement in spiritual things clearly does. If we are going to be worshippers that go to "higher places" in the Spirit, personal holiness is a key.
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