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Saturday, March 1, 2008

Zer0 is g00d!

Usually, when we think of "zero," we think of something negative such as zero points on a score board, zero on a test, zero dollars in our checkbook, etc.  But "zero" can be good, very good :)! 

 

Do you know what's in your water?  It's not easy to find water that's just water. Yesterday, we bought "ZeroWater," a water filtration system that completely removes organic contaminants and metals.  The kit included an electronic water tester TDS.  This TDS meter is a very cool gadget!  It's the same testing tool used in labs to check for the presence of contaminants.  We had lots of fun testing water from different sources.  Our tap water showed 031 (parts per million), our filtered water that we had been using (Pur) showed 020, and bottled water showed 038 .  But when we tested the water that's been filtered by our new system, the meter showed 000 (hence the name "ZeroWater").  As pure as it gets, folks :)!  The reading 000 indicates that the tester detects no traces of dissolved solids and chemicals that are usually found in your tap and bottled water.  We're joking about taking this meter with us when we go eat out at restaurants and using it to test their water.  Water Inspectors we are!!!

 

Now...wouldn't it be interesting to have a heart tester that can detect if there are any contaminants (jealousy, envy, bitterness,....sins)?  We all would hope/desire to get the reading 000 which reflects a "pure" heart!  I told you, "Zer0 is g00d!" :)

 

The test: "Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.  See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting."  Psalm 139:23-24

 

The result: "Who can say, 'I have kept my heart pure; I am clean and without sin'?"  Proverbs 20:9

 

The solutions:

1. Pray and ask God to cleanse our heart.  "Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me."  Psalm 51:10, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." 1John1:9

2. Live our life according to God's Word.  "How can a young man keep his way pure?  By living according to Your Word."  Psalm 119:9

 

The benefits:

"Who may ascend the hill of the Lord?  Who may stand in His holy place?  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.  He will receive blessing from the Lord and vindication from God his Savior."  Psalm 24:3-5

"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." Matthew 5:8

"The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith."  1Timothy1:5

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