"Stay away from sexual sins. Other sins that people commit don't affect their bodies in the same way sexual sins do. People who sin sexually sin against their own bodies. Don't you know that your body is a temple that belongs to the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit, whom you have received from God, lives in you. You don't belong to yourselves. You were bought for a price. So bring glory to God in the way you use your body." I Corinthians 6:18-20
In our age we have become such a perverted people. It's all around us. Turn the TV on, open the pages of a magazine, listen to the radio, get on the internet, or just walk around a busy shopping mall. Sexuality is the order of the day and we can't run or hide from it. It surrounds us and captivates us like nothing else in our society. It makes it hard to live a holy and pure life.
Let's be honest. We all struggle with it. Men probably more than women, but now I'm not so sure. I think the media has created a mindset in women that teaches them from a very young age, that sex is the way to gain power and to completely satisfy ones desire to serve self.
But...and that's a big but, the younger generation has much more sense than that! They are realizing that there is more to life than serving ones self. No not all kids think this way, but God is raising up a generation that is seeing there is more to life and this life starts and ends with Jesus. I am excited about our young people. I have witnessed (even this day!!) how God is moving in them and bringing them to a place that previous generations only received a small portion of His mighty power in their lives. They are wanting and desiring to be pure and holy and are coming against the evil in this world. Praise God for His mercy and grace!
For us older ones...we need to repent and be holy. We need to be pure and immersed with the Holy Spirit and not allow this wickedness into our homes, our businesses, the church, and our lives anymore. We need a cleansing from God that will empower us to stand strong against the schemes of satan.
Be pure as He is pure. Be holy as He is holy. Run from wickedness and run to Jesus! Jesus is coming soon and we must be ready. Look up and know He is God.
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Connected to your site through the comment you left on Dr. George Grant's site. I appreciated your comment and your entry "Bring glory to God." My husband and I wrote a book called "The Beauty of Modesty, Cultivating Virtue in a the Face of a Vulgar Culture" a couple of years ago. It's not just for women, there's a lot in their for men too. Just thought I'd mention it. God bless you!
Thanks Diane. Bless you and I hope many will be blessed and encouraged as they read your book.
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