Jan. 19, 2008 - ~Certificate of Purity~
Certificate of Purity
...Making my lifestyle pure and pleasing to the Creator...
"YOU WERE BOUGHT WITH A PRICE: THEREFORE, HONOR GOD WITH YOUR BODY"
1 Corinthians 6:20
Purity is not just physical; it's mental and spiritual as well. Our prayer is that each of you will not only live by this commitment, but understand it as well. That as you grow you will embrace what is pure and right as you reject the temptations thrown at you by the evil one. That you will come to know the Father as your best friend and reach beyond the flesh and it's lusts...
Being pure means obstaining from physical lusts and actions, and reaching past all that entangles us in this world! It is important to know that as children of God we must not only believe in the importance of purity, but live it out as well.
"It is God's will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control his own body in a way that is holy and honorable" -1 Thessalonians 4:2-4
"Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a man commits are outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body." -1 Corinthians 6:18
"But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people." -Ephesians 5:3
"Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry." -Colossians 3:5
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart." -Hebrews 12:1-3
"Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God" -Matthew 5:8
"...Do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure." -1 Timothy 5:22
"Flee 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 2:22
I ___________________ agree to remain pure until marriage. To flee from sexual immorality and to look to Jesus as spotless lamb that takes away all of my sin. I will look beyond my past and live this commitment out to the best of my ability. I will remain pure like the Bride of Christ (the church) and save myself for my future husband. I also commit to praying for him and his salvation. Let God be known in my life...let God give me patience and purity.
Written and edited by Priceless Purity (www.pricelesspurity.org, groups.msn.com/pricelesspurity).
Comments
Jan. 30, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Liveforeternity
Wow, really neat! :-) Sorry that it took me a little while to comment on this! I saw it the day that you posted, but wasn't able to actually read it! :-)
That is so cool! :-) Just want to let you girls know that I really like this blog that you're doing! :-)
Joy
