Stay Pure
Commitment #4 - Stay Pure The Big Idea: If You Don’t PLAN On Staying Pure Chances Are You Will Not Stay Pure. Marriage should be honored by all and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral. Hebrews 13:4 Why Is Impurity Increasing In Marriage? •
There Is More TEMPTATIONS
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People Are Getting Married LATER
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There Is A Growing Sense Of ENTILEMENT “The Best Way To Prepare For A Pure Marriage Tomorrow Is To Live A Pure Life Today.”
Two Aspects of Purity 1.
OUTWARD Purity “There must not even be a hint of sexual immorality, or any kind of impurity... because these are improper for God’s holy people” Ephesians 5:3
You Need To Deal SEVERLY With Anything That Could Cause You To Sin. If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. 30 And if your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell. Matthew 5:29-30 Helpful Tips: •
Guard Your Time ALONE With The Opposite Sex
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Guard Your EYES And Ears
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Guard Your ACCOUNTABILITY
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INWARD Purity
How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Psalm119: 9-11 “It Is The Word Of God Permeated With The Spirit Of God That Changes The Human Heart” Helpful Tip: Guard Your RELATIONSHIP With Jesus
Three Responses To Impurity 1.
DEFENSIVENESS
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REMORSE
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REPENTANCE
Life Group Questions: (For Married Couples) •
What’s one idea from the message that really stood out to you? Why did this idea grab your attention?
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If there is one area of vulnerability that could compromise your purity, what would it be?
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What are some specific things you are doing or need to do to seek and maintain purity in your marriage? Read and discuss Hebrews 13:4, Ephesians 5:3, 1 Corinthians 10:13, and Psalm119:9-11.
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Is seeking purity a priority in your marriage? Why or why not?
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What are some of the most common types of impurities you’ve seen try to filter into your marriage?
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There are two types of purity we must strive for: outward purity, which is our behavior, and inward purity, which involves our heart. What outward or inward changes do you need to make to ensure you live a life of purity?
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If you are comfortable describe a time when you dealt with impurity. How did you deal with it and what did you learn from your experience?
Life Group Questions: (For Singles) Answer all the questions above plus: •
At what point in a dating relationship do you feel physical affection can become impure?
This Week In God’s Word: Day 1: Hebrews 13:1-8 Day 2: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 Day 3: Ephesians 5:1-21 Day 4: Psalm119:1-16 Day 5: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Day 6: Colossians 3:1-25 Day 7: Romans 13:12-14 Source: “From This Day Forward” - Craig Groeschelle , Life Church ( Limited License Agreement)
Send Feedback or Questions to Pastor [email protected]
There Is More TEMPTATIONS
•
People Are Getting Married LATER
•
There Is A Growing Sense Of ENTILEMENT “The Best Way To Prepare For A Pure Marriage Tomorrow Is To Live A Pure Life Today.”
Two Aspects of Purity 1.
OUTWARD Purity “There must not even be a hint of sexual immorality, or any kind of impurity... because these are improper for God’s holy people” Ephesians 5:3
You Need To Deal SEVERLY With Anything That Could Cause You To Sin. If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. 30 And if your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell. Matthew 5:29-30 Helpful Tips: •
Guard Your Time ALONE With The Opposite Sex
•
Guard Your EYES And Ears
•
Guard Your ACCOUNTABILITY
2.
INWARD Purity
How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Psalm119: 9-11 “It Is The Word Of God Permeated With The Spirit Of God That Changes The Human Heart” Helpful Tip: Guard Your RELATIONSHIP With Jesus
Three Responses To Impurity 1.
DEFENSIVENESS
2.
REMORSE
3.
REPENTANCE
Life Group Questions: (For Married Couples) •
What’s one idea from the message that really stood out to you? Why did this idea grab your attention?
•
If there is one area of vulnerability that could compromise your purity, what would it be?
•
What are some specific things you are doing or need to do to seek and maintain purity in your marriage? Read and discuss Hebrews 13:4, Ephesians 5:3, 1 Corinthians 10:13, and Psalm119:9-11.
•
Is seeking purity a priority in your marriage? Why or why not?
•
What are some of the most common types of impurities you’ve seen try to filter into your marriage?
•
There are two types of purity we must strive for: outward purity, which is our behavior, and inward purity, which involves our heart. What outward or inward changes do you need to make to ensure you live a life of purity?
•
If you are comfortable describe a time when you dealt with impurity. How did you deal with it and what did you learn from your experience?
Life Group Questions: (For Singles) Answer all the questions above plus: •
At what point in a dating relationship do you feel physical affection can become impure?
This Week In God’s Word: Day 1: Hebrews 13:1-8 Day 2: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 Day 3: Ephesians 5:1-21 Day 4: Psalm119:1-16 Day 5: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Day 6: Colossians 3:1-25 Day 7: Romans 13:12-14 Source: “From This Day Forward” - Craig Groeschelle , Life Church ( Limited License Agreement)
Send Feedback or Questions to Pastor [email protected]
