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Meeting the Challenge

Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.  Psalm 119:9

 

Young men aren't the only ones who find it challenging to live a pure life. All believers are called to be holy in mind, body, and spirit (1 Peter 1:15), and it certainly isn't easy. Advertisements and entertainment have become so saturated with sexual themes and images that it is difficult to avoid them. Greed, self-gratification, and the lust for power seem to drive our culture. We have become like the people of Jeremiah's day: "They were not at all ashamed, neither could they blush" (Jeremiah 8:12).

If we are to be pure and holy, we must first commit ourselves--mind, body, and spirit--completely to Christ. We can't hold back any area of our life from Him. Second, we must avoid situations that might encourage impure thoughts or actions. And, third, we must fill our mind and heart with Christ by feeding our souls on a daily diet of prayer and God's Word. With God's help, we can keep our way pure by living according to His Word. Is this your goal?

From, HOPE for Each Day: Morning & Evening Devotions, by Billy Graham.