Purity Beyond Celibacy (Part 2)

971: Purity Beyond Celibacy (Part 2)

In this episode, Jay continues his discussion with author Amber LaTrece Smith by addressing the question: What is required to maintain a lifestyle of purity?

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Episode Title: Purity Beyond Celibacy (Part 2)

Guest: Amber LaTrece Smith – Follow Her on Instagram

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Question We Address and Answer:

What is required to maintain a lifestyle of purity?

Key Lessons and Takeaways:

Why God has a certain standard He wants us to live up to.
Things we must be aware of in order to properly maintain our purity.
The value of our relationship with Jesus Christ.
Requirements to maintaining purity.
Common struggles to maintaining a lifestyle of purity.
The importance of support and accountability.

Experience:

Amber shares the boundaries and standards that she has in place to maintain her purity.

Scriptures:

“I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one. ¹⁶They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. “ – John 17:15-16 (NKJV)

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ ²⁸But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.“ – Matthew 5:27-28 (NIV)

“Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.“ – Matthew 5:48 (NIV)

“In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for special purposes and some for common use. ²¹Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.²²Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.” – 2 Timothy 2:20-22 (NIV)

“For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.“ – 1 Corinthians 1:25 (NIV)

“From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”“ – Matthew 4:17 (NIV)

Hold Yourself Accountable:

Acknowledge that purity extends beyond the physical act of having sex.

Apply the Kingdom Principle:

“It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; 4 that each of you should learn to control your own body in a way that is holy and honorable, 5 not in passionate lust like the pagans, who do not know God” – 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 (NIV)

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