Talk It Over:
Talking through the message during the week helps you turn what God is saying to you into action steps. These talking points, questions and scriptures are designed to help you take the next step. Pick out the questions that will stir up conversation and action among your group members.
• Describe someone you know who is a good example of the virtue of purity. What have you learned about purity from this person?
Read 2 Corinthians 7:1.
In this verse, Paul encourages us to cleanse our bodies and minds of all impurity.
• What impurities do you continue to allow in your life? How can you be cleansed of those impurities?
• What safeguards do you have in place to help keep impurity out of your life?
Read Ephesians 1:3-14, John 3:29 and 1 Peter 1:13-25.
These verses show us who we truly are in Christ and remind us that we are called to live a life of purity and holiness.
• What does holiness mean to you? How have you experienced it in your life?
• How can you renew your mind? How can this help maintain purity in your life?
• How does your view of yourself compare to God’s view of you? Is there anything about what God says about you that is hard for you to believe?
Read 1 Peter 3:1-6 and 1 Timothy 2:9-10.
These verses encourage us to strive to be pure on the inside and on the outside in the way we behave and in how we dress.
• Why is it important for both men and women to dress appropriately and behave in a way that brings honour to God?
• What behaviours do you need to change that are inviting impurity into your life or into the life of someone else?
next steps
Here are some specific things you can do this week to help you fight for God’s virtue of purity:
Take a few minutes to read the modesty survey at www.therebelution.com/modestysurvey. After reading the survey, reflect on what you learned and the changes you may need to make.
In today’s world, we are bombarded with images and media that bring impurity in our lives. Take time to examine the things that are attempting to steal your purity. Consider putting safeguards in place to guard your purity. These changes may include altering or disconnecting your cable TV subscription, or installing a filter or accountability software on your computer. You might consider covenanteyes.com or safeeyes.com for your internet filtering and accountability needs.
Talk It Over with God:
• Confess the impurities in your life to God, asking Him to cleanse you and help rid your life of these impurities.
• Ask God for the courage and resolve you need to place safeguards in your life as you protect your mind against impurity.
• Commit to fight for the virtue of purity in your life. Ask God for His strength.
• Ask God to renew your mind and cleanse any impure thoughts.
• Commit to honour God in how you behave, in how you dress, and in all that you do.
g-ram
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