“Whatever Is Pure” | Think
“On the authority of the Word of God, I submit to you that the greatest conflict being waged is not international, not political, not economic, and not social. The greatest conflict taking place in the world today is the battle for control of our minds.” – Dwight Pentecost
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.” (Philippians 4:8–9, ESV)
Hagnos “describes that which has been so cleansed, so perfect that it is fit to be brought into the presence of God and used in his service.” – William Barclay
Positional Purity
Prioritize Purity
“How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments! I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” (Psalm 119:9–11, ESV)
Purity Impacts Purpose
Purity Impacts People
Purity Impacts Perception