SHIFT - Week 4

There is a trophy worth fighting for and it's your purity! But what is purity?

• The restoration of the image of God in you
• Begins in the heart - Not just about external actions (sex, kissing, porn)
• Pure heart = Clean hands
• Pure heart will also change your mind and emotions
• It's not a line that you cross but a lifestyle that you live
• It's not passive but a daily fight
• It's our purpose and density... How God created us to live
• Not just about you... Your action or inaction affects a generation

How do we live pure?

Psalm 119: 9-16 - How can a young man/woman keep his/her way pure? By living according to Your word. 10 I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. 11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. 12 Praise be to you, O LORD; teach me your decrees. 13 With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth. 14 I rejoice in following your statutes 
as one rejoices in great riches. 15 I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways. 16 I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word.

• Seek His presence = Spend time in His presence
• Hide His Word in your heart = Read, memorize, and meditate on the Word
• Praise be to You = Worship God with all your heart
• With my lips I recount = Speak the Word over your life
• Rejoice in your relationship with God

Listen to what these students have to say about keeping their purity…

“Find some people who share and value their virginity/purity and stick to them. Really talk to them when you are being tempted.”

“Just stay close to God and His word”

“Don’t chill along with the opposite sex. Keep accountable with a same-gender friend.”

“Don’t follow the trend/culture, but listen to people who are well educated in God and His Word.”

“Remember that your virginity is a special gift… the best gift you can give your future spouse.”

“I have never even dated, which generally helps a lot. Find a godly older person who can council you and find a friend (of the same gender) who can hold you accountable. Trust the Lord and know that He is good and will one day give you the gift with your spouse and that it will not hurt.”

“Let God be your true and ultimate satisfaction. Abide in His Word and let it consume your life with truth.”

It's worth it! It's God's call on your life! And He will help you live it out. Let's go change a generation!