Children of God Are Pure of Heart

Alison Loukusa | The Shepherd’s Voice February/March 2025 - Home and Family Article –

Children are a gift from God, a blessing to each family. This blessing extends not only to the family but also to grandparents, school and community. Each child born into this world has a pure heart and is heaven acceptable. We sing in a familiar baptismal song, “Little child, so sweet and dear, heaven’s seedling, precious, pure, as a gift born to this home, – we give thanks to God alone” (SHZ 224).

What does a pure heart mean? It means it is clean, free of sin and guilt and has good intentions. How do we keep our heart pure? When sin and doubt cloud our conscious, we can believe our sins forgiven in Jesus’ name and blood.

Jesus teaches us to be like a child. In Matthew 18:1–3 it says, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.”

Children are a good example for us to learn from; they are trusting and depend on their mother and father. They are quick to forgive and do not need great understanding. When we are filled with doubts and worry, we can remember to look at life from a child’s perspective.

We can trust that God will care for us and our daily needs; all we need is faith for today. Children, remember that you are a light unto this world! Let your pure, and happy heart shine!

Things to visit about:

1. What does it mean to have a pure heart?

2. How can we trust God to help us when we feel worried or scared?

3. What are some ways we can let our hearts shine for others?