#IChoosePurity [Part Four]: Purity as a LIFESTYLE

Purity isn't something you become and once you have it you have it. Its not something you can gain nor lose – it’s a DAILY DECISION you need to make. It means to be RENEWED daily – in your minds, our emotions, our actions, etc.

So you’re probably thinking: “If it’s that simple then why don’t we see ourselves as pure, etc?”

The enemy is constantly trying to DISTRACT us from the purity Jesus bought for us by washing us clean with His blood. The enemy uses Shame (I hate me) and Guilt (I hate what I’ve done) to distract us from God’s voice. (I love you, Let me restore you).

Ok, so now that we know that God wants to help us live a pure lifestyle, what do we need to do claim it?

There are no steps or rules to grace. Then it won’t be grace. We have been washed clean by grace. We are washed clean every single day. This is an inside out process. We have to allow ourselves daily to take what He has already given us – which is purity.

“With the Lord’s authority I say this: Live no longer as the Gentiles do, for they are hopelessly confused. Their minds are full of darkness; they wander far from the life God gives because they have closed their minds and hardened their hearts against Him. (the battle starts in our minds and plants its roots in our hearts)

They have no sense of shame. They live for lustful pleasure and eagerly practice every kind of impurity. (Denying inner feelings of shame and continuing to live an impure lifestyle)

But that isn’t what you learned about Christ. Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth (what the Bible says – in other words, what you are reading now) that comes from Him, throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception.

Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God – truly righteous and holy.” Eph4:17-24.

EMBRACE YOUR GRACE GIVEN PURITY.

It is yours. You are like Him. No matter what the enemy is trying to convince you of in your mind. You are worthy of being pure. You are worthy of His grace. You are worthy of being pure and righteous in the presence of God.

YOU ARE PURE. LIVE LIKE IT.

And remember, you WILL makes mistakes again along the way, and the enemy will try to distract you from your Godly Identity and authority over impure thoughts and action… but it will only become a stain on your white cloth (your now snow white heart) if YOU believe it belongs there – because GOD doesn’t. 

I still make ‘impure’ decisions… often. But the secret is to not allow those choices to define you. No matter what:

 YOU ARE PURE. LIVE LIKE IT.

In the conclusion of the #IChoosePurity series, we will answer the big question: How far is too far? I bet you will never expect the answer…