January 12 meeting -- To be pure

Then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their own husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God.  Titus 2:4-5

We talked about two aspects of purity in this verse.  One is the training of younger women to be pure and the other is guarding our own purity.

When talking to our daughters or other young women about purity, there are two things that need to be considered.  The most important is their attitude.  Regardless of how they dress, do they have an attitude of sensuality or one of modesty?   The second is their actual clothing.  Do they wear clothing that may be a stumbling block for young men?  Both are important in Christian purity.

We also need to keep ourselves pure.  This includes guarding against adultery by blocking from our lives any person, book, music, movie, television show, etc. that tempts us to think or behave inappropriately.  It also includes taking positive measures to treasure our marriage -- making ourselves attractive to our husbands, having a cheerful attitude, and making time for physical intimacy. 

Of course, most importantly in any battle against the flesh is reliance on the Lord.  Prayer, Bible study, and regular worship in a church body which knows you and can hold you accountable are all crucial to remaining pure in a way that will keep the word of God from being maligned.