The answer is: True

Matt 5:8

In the Gospel of Matthew, the beatitudes introduce us to a radical way of thinking about life and spirituality. When Jesus proclaims that “the pure in heart” are blessed, he isn’t just offering a nice sentiment—he's challenging us to think deeply about who we are on the inside. The heart, in biblical terms, encompasses not only our emotions but also our will and our reasoning.

To be “pure in heart” suggests a state of inner clarity and sincerity; it’s about having motivations that align with goodness and love. Interestingly, other scripture references echo this idea, such as Psalm 24:3-4, which highlights the importance of having “clean hands and a pure heart” in seeking God. This connection between purity and perceiving the divine sparks our curiosity: how often do our distractions and gripes cloud our vision of what is truly important?

biblical scholars note that Jesus goes deeper by teaching that the beatitudes aren’t attached to wealth or worldly status but are gifts accessible to anyone willing to seek them—regardless of background.

There’s even an idea in some interpretations that seeing God might not include a literal vision but could well encompass a deep, spiritual understanding or felt connection to the divine essence within others and ourselves. In a world filled with conflicting interests and loud distractions, the challenge to cultivate purity of heart feels ever more relevant, inviting a radical reorientation toward authenticity, integrity, and compassion.