The Pulpit: The cleansed heart believes

Ted Okolichany Guest Columnist The Proverbs writer in chapter 3:5-6 points out how important a trusting heart is for the believer. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart...” Trust is not passive. It’s not merely believing in God’s existence or goodness from a distance. It’s a daily, conscious decision to place your full life into His hands. And this trust must come from all your whole heart, not just part of it. In Matthew 5:8 Jesus said, “Blessed are the pure in heart,” then th