Introduction
- Matthew 5:27-30
1. Guard your heart (27-28)
- Matthew 5:27-28
- Matthew 5:28
- 2 Corinthians 3:6
- James 1:13-15
- 2 Corinthians3:6
- James 1:13-15
- 2 Corinthians 10:5
2. Guard your eyes (29)
- Matthew 5:28
- 2 Samuel 11:1
- 2 Samuel 11:2-3
- 2 Samuel 13:1-2
- Matthew 5:29
- Job 31:1
- Genesis 39:7-10
3. Guard your Hands (30)
- Matthew 5:30
"You must be killing sin or sin will be killing you." - John Owens
- Colossians 3:5-7
- Ephesians 5:3
- 1 Corinthians 6:18
- 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5
Application
Why Purity is Important!
1. Shows our self-control in Christ.
2. Shows our trust in Christ.
3. Leads to a correct (Biblical) understanding of sex.
4. Avoids shame and guilt.
5. Leads to a genuine walk.
- Galatians 5:22-24
How Do I Find Victory?
1. Gratitude for Jesus (remember how much Christ has forgiven you of).
2. Humility (serve others).
3. Get off the path (gouge, cut, remove).
4. Be disciplined (Affections drive your direction).
- Proverbs 7:8-9
- Proverbs 7:25
- Job 31:1
