Day 4: The Concept of Purity

MAIN SCRIPTURE: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 (NLT) 18 Run from sexual sin! No other sin so clearly affects the body as this one does. For sexual immorality is a sin against your own body. 19 Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, 20 for God bought you with a high price. So, you must honour God with your body.

DEVOTIONAL:

In a world that often confuses love with lust, the concept of purity can seem outdated or even irrelevant. The world often plays down sex and reduces it to a simple act of pleasure. However, as believers, we are called to a different standard. A standard that honours both our bodies and the God who created them. Purity is not just about abstaining from certain actions; it's about the posture of our hearts and minds.

The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Corinthians, emphasises that our bodies are not meant for sexual immorality but for the Lord. He urges believers to flee from sexual immorality, highlighting that it is a sin against one's own body. Sexual purity is not about legalism or following a set of restrictive rules; rather, it is about understanding the profound significance and purpose of our sexuality. God designed sex to be a beautiful and unifying aspect of the covenant of marriage. When we pursue sexual purity, we are acknowledging and respecting this divine design.

PRAYER:

Heavenly Father, we thank You for creating us with the capacity to love and connect with others. Help us to understand and embrace the concept of purity in our relationships. Guide our hearts and minds to honour You in all that we do. In moments of temptation, remind us of our true worth and the price that was paid for our redemption. May our lives and relationships always reflect Your love and grace. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.