Purity

In this world today it is SO hard to live a pure life and have a pure heart. Without even trying we are surrounded by inappropriate, ungodly, gross things. Music, movies and social media are a large part of that. Now don't get me wrong. There are a lot of good things that come out of those. But they get worse everyday. As a high school student I see it everyday. I am faced to be involved in inappropriate conversations and decisions. The Bible speaks to us about living a pure life countless times. Some of my favorites are Psalm 24:1-24 specifically verse 4:⁴ He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false and does not swear deceitfully.⁵ He will receive blessing from the Lord and righteousness from the God of his salvation. As God's children we need to stray away from what is ungodly. We need to think if God wouldn't approve of something, don't do it, say it or think it and He will bless our choice. Philippians 4:8:⁸ Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, 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. ⁹ What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. Focus on things that are positive. Things that lift us and others up and that strengthen our faith and we will live a blessed and joyous life. Also 1 Timothy 4:12 ( this is one of my absolute favorites!):Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Stand up for your faith! Make those decisions contrary to the world. Stand out for your Saviour!