Quiet Time Notes

Notes from my daily Quiet Times with God

Proverbs on Purity (part II)

September 17th, 2011
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#3. Cling to what is Good

Proverbs 7:1-5 - God's word will lead us to purity of mind

There’s a saying, “Garbage in Garbage out”

• This is true spiritually also, what we put in our minds will come out in our actions.
• This is why pornography is damaging (once the images are in our minds they can stay for weeks, months even years).
• The only way to refocus our minds is to concentrate on pure ideas.

Consistent Bible study and prayer are important if you want your mind and actions to be pure.

• Begin your day with a positive message from God and that will help you overcome the temptations of the day (world).
  

#4. Avoid the temptation

Proverbs 4:14-15 - Don't take the path of evil people. Don't live the way sinners do.

Proverbs 4:25-27 - Don't turn to the right or left.

One way to not give in to lust is to avoid it or flee from it.

James 4:7 - Resist the devil, and he will flee from you

Avoid the places that are tempting to you (wild parties, lustful parts of the city, TV shows)

• Make a conscience effort to not go the direction (path) of the things that tempt you.
  
• The inconvenience is well worth it.
  

The battle is and will not be easy. Lust is one of Satan’s most powerful weapons.

• But we must stand ready to do battle with him.
• We can have the victory in this area if we have a fighting spirit (fight for purity).

Key Phrase: What we put in our minds will come out in our actions