He will receive blessing from the LORD and righteousness from the God of his salvation. (Ps. 24:3–5 ESV) Jeremiah heaped scorn on Israelites who claimed refuge in the temple of the Lord while they oppressed the weak and chased after other gods (Jer. 7:2–10; cf. Isa. 1:10–17). Second, purity can mean simplicity and freedom from doublemindedness. The pure, on this view, are those who show mercy because they love mercy, not to gain a reward. The pure show kindness to children who cannot thank us, to