WHAT IS PURITY

• The Greek word employed in our text today carries with it the idea of
cleanliness or purity, in the sense that we would commonly
understand it. It means to be genuine, free from things that would
adulterate something and make it impure; as in the purity of gold. It is
similar to the concept of holiness.
• Purity: freedom from anything that contaminates, pollutes etc. E.g
virginity
• Purity is for believers security because no power can touch a believer
that lives in holiness. Holiness attracts God’s favour and blessings
WHY KEEP MYSELF PURE?
• The most important reason is that it allows you entrance into Gods
holy presence Matt 5:8
• It allows for individuals to follow the path that God set for them
• You Want to Please God
• You Choose to Live Transparently
• Your Actions Affirm What Is Good
• You Love Others and Stay Humble
WHY KEEP MYSELF PURE?
TYPES OF PURITY
• Physical - avoid touching or having physical contact with opposite gender. Hugging/Kissing
should be saved for the person you are going to marry later in life
• Emotional
• Purity of mind - becareful what you watch that could affect the mind. “Finally, brothers and
sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is
lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such
things.” Phil 4:8
• Purity in dress - dress moderately, Your beauty should not come from outward adornment,
such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes.Rather, it should
be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great
worth in God’s sight.
HOW CAN I KEEP MYSELF PURE
• Philipians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens
me”
• Ephesians 6:10 “Finally, be strong in the lord, and in the strength of
his might. Put on the full amour of God, that you may be able to stand
firm against the schemes of the devil.”
• This amour of God includes truth, righteousness and truth. The
strength to resist temptation is available, but we must seek it
• 1.Get a new heart- we are not pure people by nature
HOW CAN I KEEP MYSELF PURE(TO
DO)
• 2.Love what God loves- you should have a heart that fears and loves
God and wants to do things that bring Him glory
• 3.Control yourself- self control helps your progresss toward purity
• 4.Be accountable (have an accountability partner too)
• Share your commitment to purity with people you trust for help. Eccl
7:9-10 “Two are better than one ……..” be visible, remove secrecy and
avoid isolation
BENEFITS OF PURITY
• The most important reason is that it allows you entrance into God’s holy presence
• Promotes caution, discernment, and good choices while preventing corruption in
thought, word, and deed.
• Supports good health and a long life and leads to satisfaction and peace.
• Highlights faults in your life and spurs you toward godliness, honoring the
conscience God gave you.
• Inspires you to avoid stumbling blocks and helps you live free of guilt and regret.
• Cultivates a community of loving individuals with honor and affection.
• Governs your relationships with others—especially with the complementary
gender—and enables you to provide an example for them to follow.
BENEFITS OF PURITY
• A good conscience: You will no longer feel guilt and worry about what
choices you make and what path your life is taking.
• A sense of clear direction: You will experience a clear direction and
purpose in your life, and no day is a waste regardless of what is going
on around you in your day-to-day life.
• You will be untouchable: The direction the world is taking has no
impact on your thoughts, feelings and actions.
• You will be untouchable: The direction the world is taking has no
impact on your thoughts, feelings and actions. “Blessed are the pure
in heart for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8.
PURITY VERSES
• 1.”Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a stead-right fast spirit within me”{Psm
51:10}
• 2.“How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word”{Psm
119:9}
• 3.“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honourable whatever is just, whatever is
pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable,if there is any excellence, if there is
anything worthy of praise, think about these things” {Philippians 4:8}
• 4.For this is the will of God,your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual
immorality ;that each of you know to control his own body in holiness and honour,not in
the passion of lust like the gentiles who do not know God”.{1 Thessolonians 4:35}
• 5.“As obedient children,do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance,but
as he who called you is holy,you also be holy in all your conduct,since it is written,”You shall
be holy,for I am holy”{1 Peter1:14-16 }
PRACTICAL ASSIGNMENT
• 1.Write down the verses on a notecard.
• 2.Stick the notecard somewhere that it is visible ,like the bathroom
mirror,wardrobe door.
• 3.Declaring or memorizing the scriptures on purity Prov 7:3
• 4.Be bold it is written Matt 4:4,7,10
• 5.Love the creator above all