How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.
Psalm 119:9
If you are like me then purity of the mind and heart seems to be a constant struggle in the midst of this fallen world where the battle rages on for control of our thoughts and actions by the enemy. There is a refuge from the battle; a safe place that can shield the arrows from our enemy and not only protect our new found freedom in Christ, but in addition provide direction and guidance for how we should live in this short time that we have to make a difference for Jesus before he returns. That refuge is in God’s Word. When Jesus was tempted by the Satan after spending 40 days fasting in the desert, his weapon against the enemy were words spoken directly from the Word of God. “For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” (Hebrews 4:12). There is supernatural power in God’s Word and spending time each day reading and studying and committing it to memory is the key to maintaining your freedom in Christ by remaining pure in thoughts and actions. Be proactive today in fighting this fight for control of you mind by committing at least one verse to memory today and just see the difference that it will make for you as you live out the written Word and learn even more fully how to love God, love others and change the world.
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