Can we remain pure in today's world

         Can believers stay pure in an impure world?

My friend, if we believe that Jesus died and rose again to redeem mankind, then the answer to that question is, yes.  But, if you have doubts and really is struggling with that question.  We can look at several things that will help you.

1. We can stay pure in an impure world by being living carefully according to God’s Word (Psalm 119:9), and by hiding the Word of God in our hearts (Psalm 119:11).

2. We can stay pure in an impure world by making the conscious choice not to lust (Job 31:1).

3. We can stay pure in an impure world by walking under the control of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:16-25).

4.  We can stay pure in an impure world by fleeing sexual temptations and pursuing righteousness (2 Timothy 2:22).

Even though the Thessalonians were living in a sexually charged culture, Apostle Paul urged them to abstain from all sexual immorality. “For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you should abstain from sexual immorality, that each of you should know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honor” (1 Thess 4:3-4NKJV).

The generation of today has a different attitude toward church and how it should be.  But the Word of God has never changed on how we should live. So, my friend there is no new thing when it comes to the Word.  I admit the method which we present the Gospel of Jesus Christ may have changed, but never the Word of God.

Whether it is now or thousands of years from now, the Word of God still tells us to live pure for the Lord. Christians cannot live any kind of way if they expect God to bless them. Sometimes we might have to fast and pray and seek God's face when we are faced with a situation.

If, You Want Peace of Mind

In today's society we suffer from many things, but in the Word of God there is peace. Here is a list of things if, you want peace of mind.

 1. Count your blessings, not your troubles.  Keep in mind that other people does not need your troubles.  They have enough of their own.
2. Live one day at a time.  We can control and conquer any sin if we live one day at a time( James 4:13-15).
3.  Learn to be a giver and not a taker.  If you are not getting out of life what you want, it may be that you are expecting to get instead of give(Luke 6:39).
4. Be a good seeker and not a fault finder(Matthew 7:1-5).
5.  Pray every single day and ask for guidance(Luke 18:1).
6. Do at least one good deed each day, As we plant the seed of goodness and it will produce after its kind(Acts 10:33).
7.  Let nothing hinder your peace.  We let too many things destroy our life(Phil 4:7).
8. Practice the habits that will bring glory to God.  The road to hell is paved with good intentions(2 Cor 6:1-2).
9.  Learn to laugh an learn to cry. Over 700 percent of all physical ills could be overcome if we could learn to laugh and cry at the appropriate time(Romans 12:15).
10.  Learn to practice good habits. Learn to smile (Phil 4:4).
Author unknown....Annie Eskridge, author of Sin Abides...