Few would argue that this is a pure world. To the contrary, it is a world that revels in filth and scoffs and the very concept of moral or spiritual purity. Only someone with serious hangups would even pursue such a thing! God, of course, has a very different view. He values purity; in fact he demands it from his people.
The good news is that we are not left to seek it on our own. The purity demanded of us is a work of God - a product of God's grace, the cleansing power of Christ and the inner work of the Spirit. But the practical working of purity is discussed in Psalm 119:9 and 11, where the key is given.
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How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word.
11 I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you
No one is going to accuse me of being a young man any more, but this principle is still in effect. If I want to live and walk in purity, there is only one way. I must live my life in accordance with the word of God. How do I do that? I hide God's word in my heart. I read it, tudy it, memorize it, meditate on it, pray it, and apply it. Then, the power of the Spirit works within me to keep me from sin.
Thank you, Lord, for your word which gives me strenght, that I might not sin against you!
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