In Matthew 21:15-16, we see children worshiping and praising Jesus in the temple courts. When the religious leaders grew indignant, Jesus reminded them of a powerful truth: “Out of the mouth of infants and nursing babies you have prepared praise” (Psalm 8:2). These children praised with hearts free from malice, untainted by the cynicism and complexities of life. Their worship exemplified the purity and simplicity of faith that Jesus desires from us.
Purity in Perspective
Titus 1:15 offers a challenging insight: “To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is pure. In fact, both their minds and consciences are corrupted.” This verse reminds us that how we see others is often a reflection of our own hearts. A childlike heart, filled with purity, sees the good in others. An impure heart, however, projects its own fears, envy, or malice onto others.
Jesus called us to embrace childlike faith when He said in Matthew 18:3, “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” Childlike faith is not about being naive but about trusting God, seeing the best in others, and living free from malicious thoughts or hidden agendas.
Operating in Purity and Holiness
To fully experience the blessings and authority of the Kingdom of God, we must operate with hearts of purity and holiness. Faith without purity is incomplete. Hebrews 12:14 says, “Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.” This doesn’t mean perfection—it means surrendering our hearts to God and allowing Him to refine us.
A pure heart views others with kindness and love, believing the best in them and forgiving their faults. This doesn’t mean ignoring sin or being blind to reality, but it does mean trusting in God’s ability to redeem and transform. When others act unrighteously, we’re called to respond with love and prayer, believing in the power of unconditional love to heal and restore.
The Transformative Power of Pure Love
Every person, regardless of their background or mistakes, desires to be loved, respected, and believed in. Even animals instinctively seek love. When we love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength (Mark 12:30), His pure love cleanses our hearts, removing envy, malice, and selfishness. This enables us to love others through the lens of God’s grace.
Childlike love is pure, clean, and holy. It is not ignorant or blind; it is a love that chooses to believe the best, forgives easily, and sees others through the hope of God’s redemptive plan. As 1 Corinthians 13:7 reminds us, “Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.”
Living with Pure Eyes
1. Examine Your Filters: Ask yourself, “How am I viewing others? Am I seeing them through love, or are my perceptions clouded by envy, fear, or selfishness?”
2. Trust God’s Sovereignty: A childlike heart is free from anxiety because it trusts that God is in control of all things.
3. Love Without Conditions: Choose to love others even when it’s difficult. Pray for those who hurt you, trusting that God’s love can change their hearts.
4. See People Through God’s Eyes: Pray for the ability to see others as God sees them—with compassion, grace, and hope.
5. Pursue Holiness: Live a life that reflects God’s purity and integrity, allowing His love to shape your interactions with others.
A Call to Action
Let’s begin today by choosing to see others with pure, holy, and childlike eyes. Discard malicious thoughts, hidden agendas, and selfish motives. Instead, let’s fall in love with Jesus and allow His love to flow through us, transforming the way we see and love others. When we look through pure eyes, we reflect the holiness and love of God, becoming agents of His grace and peace in a world longing for redemption.
Embracing a Deeper Journey … with the Almighty I AM
Yolandita Colón