What’s the Deal About Purity?

Day 1- Read Psalm 119:37

What are we to turn our eyes away from? How are we supposed to desire to live – according to God’s ways or ours? Read 1 John 3:3.
Are God’s ways pure?

Day 2- Read Matthew 5:8 and Matthew 6:24

Why does God ask us to have a pure heart?
Do you see God when you are consumed with worldly things?
Do you see God when you are consumed with unhealthy relationships?
Do you see God when you are consumed with physical relationships?

DIG DEEPER

God gives clear commands on what to do about sexual purity. What do these verses say for you to do?
• 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 
• 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
After reading these verses, and if you are ready, make a list of boundaries that you want to set as your standard in dating relationships. Get more specific than “only kissing” or “not kissing” such as “I will not be alone in the dark with someone I am dating.” Share your boundaries with someone who will keep you accountable. It might be awkward, but it’s worth making them clear to the person you are dating.

Day 3- Read 1 Peter 2:11

According to this verse, how do your passions affect you?
Do you believe God is trying to protect you by asking you to be physically pure?

I PROMISE YOU

Have you messed up in this area? Turn to God because He promises in 2 Corinthians 5:17 that He makes all things new. He has already forgiven you on the cross. He can make you new. He can make you pure again.

Day 4- DO YOU BELIEVE PURITY IS A BIG DEAL?

Spend time today thinking about what purity is to you. Do you believe it is important to remain pure?

Day 5- APPLY IT.

Read back through what you wrote about what you believe.
How will your belief change and direct your life decisions and lifestyle?
How does what you believe change your interaction with people you date?
How does what you believe give you hope for your relationship with your future spouse?