In my last blog post, we explored how our conduct and speech reflect the heart of Christ. Today, we continue with the deeper truth behind Purity and Faith.
What does it mean to live with Purity
To live with purity is not just a private conviction—it’s a public testimony. It shapes how we speak, how we respond, and how we carry ourselves. Our words become vessels of grace, and our actions reflect the holiness we’ve received through Christ.
Romans 12:1–2 reminds us of this transformation:
King James Version (KJV): “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God. Present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto God. This is your reasonable service. Do not conform to this world. Instead, transform yourselves by renewing your mind. In doing so, you may prove what is the good, acceptable, and perfect will of God.”
Amplified Bible: “Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God. Present your bodies as a living sacrifice. Dedicate all of yourselves, set apart. It should be holy and well-pleasing to God. This is your rational (logical, intelligent) act of worship. Do not be conformed to this world’s superficial values and customs. Instead, be transformed and progressively changed as you mature spiritually. Renew your mind by focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes. This will allow you to prove for yourselves what the will of God is. His will is good, acceptable, and perfect in His plan and purpose for you.”
When our minds are renewed, our speech follows. We no longer echo the world’s sarcasm, gossip, or pride. Instead, we speak life. We speak truth. We speak with love and restraint, knowing that every word carries weight. As Proverbs 18:21 says, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” If you want to explore this more deeply, i invite you to read my post: https://truth-unveiled.org/2025/07/23/words-life-or-death/
I will never proclaim that this transition is easy. It’s not meant to be easy for us. We ourselves complicate the simplest things in life by always referring to our old ways of thinking. God isn’t looking for perfection—He’s looking at the condition of your heart and the intentions behind your actions. This isn’t something you can do in your own strength.
We are God’s greatest creation, yet we’re also the creation that turns its back on Him. We curse Him, blame Him when life hurts, and question His goodness when things fall apart. But let’s be real:
Did God really put that person in your life? Did He cause them to hurt you? Did He make you do the things you did?
Let me burst that bubble—it wasn’t God. It was you. We must hold ourselves accountable for how we live, how we act, and how we speak. We need to stop blaming others and start looking inward.
There will come a day when we all stand before our Creator. On that day, we will answer for every word we’ve spoken. We will answer for every action we’ve taken. We will also answer for every way we’ve treated others, whether we knew them or not.
To live a pure life is to live a life surrendered to Christ Jesus. It’s about living with conviction and allowing God to work through us. He doesn’t start by changing the outside—He begins with the inside. He transforms our hearts, renews our minds, and reshapes our desires.
2 Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come. The old has gone, the new is here."
Amplified bible: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, they are a new creature. They are grafted in, joined to Him by Faith in Him as Savior. They are reborn and renewed by the Holy Spirit. The old things, the previous moral and spiritual condition, have passed away. Look, the new things have come. Spiritual awakening brings new life.
This verse affirms that purity begins with Identity-when we surrender to Christ, we become new. It's not about behavior modification; it's about spiritual rebirth.
Ephesians 4:22-24 KJV “You were taught, concerning your former way of life, to put off your old self. You were taught to be made new in the attitude of your minds. You were also taught to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness."
Amplied version: Ephesians 4:22-24
Regarding your former way of life, you are instructed to completely discard your old self. It is being corrupted through deceitful cravings. Instead, be continually renewed in the spirit of your mind, having a fresh, untarnished mental and spiritual attitude. Put on the new self—your regenerated and renewed nature—created in God’s image, godlike in righteousness and holiness of the truth. Live in a way that expresses to God your gratitude for your salvation. Put on the new self, the regenerated and renewed nature. It is created in God's image, godlike. It is in the righteousness and holiness of the truth.
This echoes the message that God doesn't change the outside first, he transforms the inside.
Philippians 4:8 “Whatever is true… noble… right… pure… lovely… admirable—think about such things.”
Philippians 4:8 (Amplified bible) Finally, *Believers, focus on what is true. Whatever is honorable and worthy of respect. Concentrate on what is right and confirmed by God's word. Think about what is pure and wholesome. Consider what is lovely and brings peace. Consider what is admirable and of good repute. If there is any excellence, ponder it. If there is anything worthy of praise, keep thinking continually on these things. Center your mind on the ideas. Implant them in your heart.
This verse supports the themes of renewing the mind and guarding our thoughts as part of living purely.
Galatians 2:20 "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live. Christ lives in me."
Galatians 2:20 Amplified bible: "I have been crucified with Christ. That is, in Him I have shared His crucifixion. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. I live in the body by Faith now. I adhere to, rely on, and completely trust in the Son of God. He loved me and gave Himself up for me.
This verse speaks directly to the conviction and surrender. Purity is not self-powered-Christ living through us.
The idea that “it is no longer I who live” can be difficult to believe. As hard as this may sound, “Christ lives in me” is even harder to live out. But think about it: the one who lives in us before Christ is of this world. We’re born into sin. We’re taught the ways of sin—how it thinks, feels, moves, breathes, talks, and even smells. It becomes our nature.
But when we accept Jesus, believe in Him, have faith in Him, and learn to trust Him, something shifts. Christ begins to live in us. It’s like being born again. We’re first coddled—fed milk, the simplest principles of Christ. We seek pastors and mentors who are led by the Spirit of God. As we grow, we’re given stronger food—truths that build spiritual muscle and discernment.
Just like physical growth—from baby to toddler, child to teen, and teen to adult—our spiritual growth follows a pattern. We learn to discern right from wrong, good from evil. We begin to walk in purity.
When we accept Jesus, we publicly display our devotion through baptism. We go down as sinners, dying to our old selves. We rise up as redeemed—experiencing the resurrection of a Spirit-filled life. This marks the beginning of sanctification. We learn to live a pure life. We learn purity through the words we speak. Integrity takes on new meaning. We speak truth, even when it’s hard. Evil shrinks from the light we carry.
And Jesus reminds us in Matthew 5:13–14:
“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt has lost its taste (purpose), how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and walked on by people.” “You are the light of Christ to the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.”
am a follower of Jesus Christ. I did my best to raise my three children. I taught them what I knew of Christ. It was based on my firsthand experience. To them, it sounded exciting. Maybe I made it sound easy. All three chose to be baptized, and I was deeply moved by their decision.
But I didn’t expect that their baptism would lead us down a path filled with misconceptions, misinterpretations, and spiritual confusion. Much of this came from a pastor within our own family. His interpretations of the Word of God led us into a rabbit hole of debates and arguments. We became lost—and then blamed—for not understanding him.
He didn’t hold himself accountable for the things he said. His demeanor suggested he could never be wrong. He told us our feelings didn’t matter, that they had no merit. He claimed we were always in the flesh and not of the Spirit. He spoke down to us, treating us like spiritual punching bags.
Because this pastor was more biblical sound—at least outwardly—than my children and I were, we felt trapped. We believed what he said, even when it didn’t sit right in our spirits. His confidence made it hard to question him. But I am a woman of faith. So I took it all to God.
I asked Him a very specific question. I wanted to know about my inner-personal relationship with my God-ordained headship. What should I submit for ministry? That question led me into a journey of liberation. God set me free from religious strongholds and man-made rules. He showed me that it was never His intention for me to turn to this pastor. It was His intention for me to turn to Him in all my troubles.
Isaiah 30:1 became my breakthrough: "Woe to the rebellious children," declares the Lord. They execute a plan that is not Mine. They make an alliance that is not of My Spirit. This adds sin to sin. (AMP)
God doesn’t change the outside first—He changes the inside. He works through conviction, not control. Through love, not manipulation. Through truth, not tradition.
I began taking notes during our conversations. I opened my Bible—not just to read, but to search. And what I found was liberating: he was wrong. His interpretations weren’t Spirit-led—they were self-serving.
He blamed the saints for things that had nothing to do with them. When his truck broke down, he and his wife were stranded in another state. He maxed out his credit cards to get it repaired. Instead of taking responsibility, he accused the saints of failing to pay for the repairs. It wasn’t about money—it was about control. He used Scripture to manipulate, not to minister.
This is where things became dangerous. He dismissed our feelings, told us they had no merit, and claimed we were always in the flesh. He spoke down to us as if we were spiritual burdens.
But God’s Word is the answer to every issue, every circumstance, every position we face. When we seek Him—not just people—we find truth. We find purity. We find freedom.
Thank you for walking with me through this part of the journey. In my next posts, I’ll continue exploring the depths of Purity and Faith—how God unraveled confusion and restored clarity. And finally, I’ll reach the conclusion that brings it all together.
What ties purity and faith into one unshakable foundation, my friends, is Love.
Stay tuned. The best part is yet to come.
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