Posts with the tag “purity”

“Therefore, put to death what belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desire, and greed, which is idolatry.” - Colossians 3:5 New life in Christ is real, but it is not passive. When God brings you to life, He also calls you to deal honestly with what once destroyed you. Some things that felt normal before now threaten what God is growing in you. Grace does not ignor...  Read More

"Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry" - Colossians 3:5 You cannot be casual with sin. Paul does not say manage it or minimize it. He says kill it. Put it to death. If you have been raised to a new life in Christ, you cannot keep entertaining what once enslaved you. There is a story of a man who kept a...  Read More

"If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of the parts of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell." – Matthew 5:29 Jesus didn’t tell us to cope with sin. He told us to cut it off. He wasn’t telling you to literally rip your eye out or chop your hand off. That’s not the point. He was using strong language to make somet...  Read More

“But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” – Matthew 5:28 I want to let you in on a little secret today. You don’t need to be married to start guarding your marriage. That’s right, you don’t need to be in a crisis to start defending your integrity. If sin works from the inside out, then you’d better build your def...  Read More

“But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” – Matthew 5:28 Sin never feels like a big deal at first. You think it’s just a glance. Just a thought. Just a moment. But before you know it, you’re ten steps down a path you never meant to take, asking yourself, “How did I get here?” Jesus already told us the answer. Adu...  Read More

“But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” – Matthew 5:28 Most of the time, the real battles we face never make it out into the open. They’re not waged in front of people. They happen in our heads, in our hearts, in those quiet moments when no one is watching. That’s exactly what Jesus is getting at when He talks ...  Read More

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” – Matthew 5:27-28 When we think of adultery, most of us picture an obvious and dramatic act. Something physical. A secret affair. A betrayal played out behind someone’s back. But Jesus doesn’t start with th...  Read More

“Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God” - 1 Corinthians 6:19 If you have a physical body, then God has something to tell you. Scripture says your body is not just a shell or a vehicle to get through life. It’s a temple. That might be something you’ve heard before, but have you ever stopped to think about what that really means? In Exodus 2...  Read More

"Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry." - Colossians 3:5 Let’s talk about getting rid of the old self. The Bible says we were all born with a base layer, but it’s not something we put on like an undershirt or underwear. It’s a sin nature, something we all start off with. God makes it clear there has to...  Read More

"But I have a few things against you: You have some there who hold to the teaching of Balaam." - Revelation 2:14   Are you holding fast to the Word of God and living a life that aligns with your professed faith? This is something Jesus addresses in Revelation when talking to the church at Pergamum. He says, “You have some there who hold to the teaching of Balaam.” Balaam, an Old Testament prophet,...  Read More

“Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body.” – 1 Corinthians 6:18 In a world that often glorifies promiscuity, it’s essential to recognize the dangers it poses and the path God calls us to walk in our relationships. The apostle Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 6:18 remind us of the importanc...  Read More

“How then could I do such a wicked thing and sin against God?” – Genesis 39:9 Moral purity is a topic that holds immense importance in our journey of faith. It’s crucial to remain morally pure, for it not only honors God but also leads to a life that is pleasing in His sight. To underscore this point, let’s turn to the life of Joseph, a remarkable example of moral purity found in the...  Read More

"Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body." - 1 Corinthians 6:18  The subject of sexual immorality is a sensitive one, but it's vital to address its destructive nature and why it's crucial to stay far away from it. In 1 Corinthians 6:18, the apostle Paul urges us to "flee from sexual immorality," emph...  Read More

“But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: ‘Be holy, because I am holy.'” – 1 Peter 1:15-16 Holiness and purity are central themes in the Christian faith. In 1 Peter 1:15-16, the apostle Peter reminds us of the divine call to be holy in all we do, echoing the words of God from the Old Testament: “Be holy, because I am holy.” What does it mea...  Read More

“Marriage is to be honored by all and the marriage bed kept undefiled, because God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers.” – Hebrews 13:4 In our walk with God, there are aspects of His character that we find comforting and encouraging, but there are also parts we may be hesitant to discuss. One such aspect is God’s unwavering stance on sexual sin. While it may not be a comfo...  Read More

Hebrews 13:4 – “Marriage is to be honored by all and the marriage bed kept undefiled, because God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers.” In a world that often distorts and cheapens the concept of sex, Hebrews 13:4 reminds us of God’s intended design for this sacred and beautiful gift. Sex was designed by God, not only to be good but also to bring glory to Him. As believers,...  Read More

“…the body is not for sexual immorality but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body.” – 1 Corinthians 6:13 In 1 Corinthians 6:13, the Apostle Paul reminds us that our bodies are not meant for sexual immorality but are rather intended for the Lord. This verse teaches a profound principle – that we are called to honor God with our bodies, using them as vessels of righteousness and inst...  Read More

“God blessed them, and God said to them, ‘Be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth, and subdue it.'” – Genesis 1:28 Sexuality is a topic that may have been considered taboo or uncomfortable to discuss openly in some circles, but as believers, we should approach it with the understanding that God designed sex to be a beautiful and sacred gift. Genesis 1:28 affirms God’s intention for hum...  Read More

The pride of life dazzles, but it never satisfies. Learn to see past the world's appeal to what truly lasts.  Read More

The desires of the flesh promise a satisfaction they can't deliver. Learn to guard against the pull of sin.  Read More

May 27, 2023“For all that is in this world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world.” – 1 John 2:16  One thing the devil is really good at is turning our looks into lust. Meaning, he takes what we think is “just a look” or “just a peak,” and turns it into a full-on desire. The devil loves when we start looking. Genesis 3 sa...  Read More

Some things simply don't belong in a life set apart for God. Learn to walk away from what darkens the heart.  Read More

A worthy life leaves the old way behind. Discover what the Christian walk is NOT — and why it matters.  Read More

Pleasure promises life but often delivers emptiness. Discover why lasting joy is found in God, not in indulgence.  Read More

What has your heart today? Discover how to put earthly idols to death and give God His rightful place.  Read More