Purity in the Summertime!!

I find it is hard to stay pure in the summertime than it is in the wintertimeJesus please purify me and help me to be clean and help sort out my electrity and my situation!! Does anyone face the same problem!!Jesus please keep me pure!!

Hey there, deltadom...!I appreciate the honesty of your posts! I suppose that if each of us answered just as honestly, we would admit that we each face the same battle. It is that constant "war" between the "flesh" and the "spirit." We are encouraged to "walk in the spirit" so that we do not "fulfill the lusts of the flesh." I find that, in my life, the best way is to not put myself in situations where the temptation is great -- regardless of what that temptation is (sort of like Lot pitching his tent toward Sodom). And I constantly pray that the Lord help me to hate whatever sin attempts to tempt me the most. I also pray that God show me each situation as HE sees it. In a struggle against lust, we can pray that the Lord help us view each young lady as a sister. In a struggle against worldliness, we can pray that the Lord remind us of Christ's loving death for this lost world. If we struggle with hate, again, I pray that God remind me of his loving death for each individual.Sometimes, it is nice to find a close trusted brother to speak honestly and candidly with about our struggles.I will be praying for you today. Please do the same for me. May the Lord bless you and keep you! :-) -ChrisMatthew 11:28-30

I think the season proves to be more of a problem for our age group than those more mature in their years than us...but I haven't been that age yet so I can't say with certainty.deltadom, if you're in your 20s like ccchhhrrriiisss and I, then you're probably on a college campus, SURROUNDED by girls who have more desire to ensnare you than respect your lifestyle of faith.As far as they go, think Proverbs 11:22.I'm a girl, so I don't suffer the same temptation as you...not exactly attracted to the scantily-clad females...but it's ironic (or just plain shameful) that the tables are turned for me... I live in the Sunshine State of Florida, and grew up in South Florida (near Miami), so when summer rolls around I want to hit the beach! But you know, those one-piece bathing suits just aren't made in my size (a moderately tall, very slim 20-year-old). One piece bathing suits are marketed toward senior citizens and older mothers who are trying to hide hips...so they're just not appealing, or they have support in places I don't need it...you get the picture. I put on one of those and we've got straps falling down all over the place, extra fabric that GIVES me weird floppy rolls, etc.So my temptation? Gee, that little black bikini would fit PERFECT. But it's a sin to be a stumbling block for others.I agree with you. Now that I'm living in Tallahassee, where the winters sometimes require mittens and a scarves (especially for us South Florida babies), winter is a lot less tempting. I don't need to worry about whether or not I'm a stumbling block when I've got a huge sweater on. :-P

I have to agree with you. One thing I always remind myself and others is this, "you can't stop a bird from flying over your head but you can stop it from making a nest in your hair, or for thoughs without hair , on your head. Of course I'm talking about the thought life. What most distressing at times to me isn't so much how the world dresses(or undresses) but who sisters in the Lord come into the santuary only half dressed during summer, a real lack of modesty. 2Co 10:3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh: 2Co 10:4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 2Co 10:5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ

deltadom,Brother I hear you! All of the men in my family suffer from hypersexuality and I'm the only one who is saved. I must be in constant prayer and God's Word daily or I go sprinting in the wrong direction. I avoid suggestive television programs, Hollywood, the mall, beach and anywhere else which would inflame my lust for the female flesh. My role model is Joseph and my warning is David. Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. Colossians 3:5, English Standard Version God bless, Des

Hey deltadom,a true honest post, and i'm praying also to The Lord to keep me pure.i'm a taxi driver, drive every friday night, and at day time when necessary. and the fasion of today is clothes so small, and they do it all for attention at pubs, parties, etc. girls love the attention and boys love to see them dress like that.and it's somethimes very hard, than i feel the struggle of saying, "Jesus i want You, Jesus i need You, i've got to breakthrough so i can see You" helping me keeping my eyes on Jesus, and deny myself, i have to deny myself in this, otherwise i'll be no different than any other, this always a point of getting conformed to the world or getting renewed in your mind, it's always a choice.BarlowGirl made a song about today's fasion, they refuse to walk in small clothes, they refuse walking around in clothes that are showing off their body.BarlowGirl - ClothesClothes aren't what they used to beThey don't seem to fit you and me, anymoreModesty is out the doorFlaunting what we've got and more is inYeah, it's in They're sayin'"Don't ask why, just wear what we sayYou'll look like a model if you'll only obeyTo get the attention, just do what we say" Pay so much for clothes so smallWas this shirt made for me or my doll?Is this all I get?I looked so hot but caught a coldI was doing just what I was toldTo fit inChorusWe're sayin'"Let's ask why, don't wear what they sayDon't want to be a model; they can't eat anywayThat kind of attention will fade with the daySo, I'll stand up and say. . .Clothes that fit are fineWon't show what's mineDon't change my mindI'll be fineLord keep our hearts pure!!p.s.i've seen BarlowGirl on stage last summer, and they were dressed (very) decent, a beautiful example!

Too bad the ladies from Barlow Girl are unequally yoked to a secular record label. Warner Music Group owns Word Entertainment, the label Barlow Girl is signed to. Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? 2 Corinthians 6:14, ESVCould I Be Called a Christian? by Steve CampCould I be called a Christian If everybody knew The secret thoughts and feelings Of everything I do Could they see the likeness of Christ in me each day Could they hear Him speaking In every word I say? Could I be called a Christian If my faith I did not show If I do not go to places Where the Lord would have me go If I do not love His truth If I do not guard His trust If I cherish more than Jesus My greatest hidden lust? To obey all He’s commanded To do all that He said To place no confidence in the flesh To glory in Christ Jesus It’s He who justifiesTo find your life you must lose it,To live you must first die.Let every man examine his own life“Could I be called a Christian?” Could I be called a ChristianAnd believe not his holy wordIf I take Him as my SaviorAnd refuse Him as my LordIf I could not love the outcastAnd not burdened for the lostIf I fail to deny myselfAnd each day take up my cross? Living In Laodicea, Des Christians don't tell lies they just go to church and sing them ~ A.W. Tozer

Brother, believe it or not, but I find this thread refreshing! Why? Because it seems so often like we must be the only ones who are disturbed with the nudity one sees in public. Last night I had my fill again when we went to Wal-Mart. And it is not just the young, it is also older women. Sir, I call this visual abuse!!!My Dh and I want to go on vacation this summer and do some sight-seeing. But where do we go where we will not be bombarded by nudity? I want to relax, and not fight disgust. We cannot go when it gets cool because of our occupation - we grow tomatoes hydroponically and need to be home then to care for our plants. Maybe someone can give me an idea where to go to? Blessings to you brethren who have this battle and are not giving in...BTW, we older sisters fight another one. So it does not appear that anyone is left without a conflict of some kind on this issue. One brother mentioned how it is seen in the church. Last week I saw it at a funeral, of all places. Wonder if we need to provide jackets for these who come immodestly dressed. Will likely anger them but is their anger more excusable then brothers and sisters who want to be pure? Ginnyrose

My Dh and I want to go on vacation this summer and do some sight-seeing. But where do we go where we will not be bombarded by nudity?... Maybe someone can give me an idea where to go to? Safe Summer Vacation 8-)

I was blessed by the Word of God being preached without compromise yesterday. Greg Lundstedt of Vancouver Bible Fellowship preached a uncompromising sermon on Colossians 3:5-7, Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. On account of these the wrath of God is coming. In these you too once walked, when you were living in them. - Colossians 3:5-7, ESV Follow these links to be fed the Word of God. Real AudioMP3 Run to the battle, Des

Lahry, interesting post you have... and I would like to respond to a few things....About vacation: actually, the idea has come to my mind about a summer vacation spent in some brief ministry, but it is too late for this year...maybe next year. One thing I am discovering is that we will have to make this a serious matter of prayer for the very reasons I mention. As a married woman talking I must say I agree with some who will say women dress to attract men for the wrong reasons. We wives like to do things to turn our husbands on, but to take that thing to the public??! Excuse me, but we are not dumb nor judgmental when we cry foul. This is the way it is. Mary Quant, known as the mother of the mini-skirt has been quoted in Newsweek as having said, "mini-cloths are symbolic of those girls who didn't want to wait until dark to seduce a man." And I would guess low necklines would fit in there very nicely. Many years ago when I was in a grocery story I saw a young girl with a swim suit on. She was up front regaling the male carry-out boys with her body by engaging in provocative twists and turns. The males responded with whistles... Meanwhile the mother was oblivious of her daughters' antics (this was a small town). The girl grew up and I am told all of these sisters were involved in immorality. The parents of these girls were very religious people, involved in ministry. At the moment when I saw this I did not say anything to the mother because I was afraid because she seemed to have it all together so nicely. In other words, she intimated me. Shame on me!!!As I see it, when a person realizes he/she has a problem then there is hope for victory. It is nigh impossible to convince a person they have a problem when they refuse to acknowledge it. If I recall correctly, Larry Christianson said in his book "The Christian Family" that over exposure to human flesh will dull a person's natural response to human flesh (of the opposite sex) and make that person vulnerable to homosexuality. I would guess that is why we have the problems with homosexuality. Men and women have been over exposed to the opposite sex so it has lost its attractiveness so they turn inward towards their own gender. So sad.Ok, I said my piece...Ginnyrose

3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place? 4 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. 5 He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation. 6 This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. F74 Selah.If we are in god completly hear are all the verses on purity!!!Ex 25:11 - Show ContextAnd thou shalt overlay it with pure gold, within and without shalt thou overlay it, and shalt make upon it a crown of gold round about.Ex 25:17 - Show ContextAnd thou shalt make a mercy seat of pure gold: two cubits and a half shall be the length thereof, and a cubit and a half the breadth thereof.Ex 25:24 - Show ContextAnd thou shalt overlay it with pure gold, and make thereto a crown of gold round about.Ex 25:29 - Show ContextAnd thou shalt make the dishes thereof, and spoons thereof, and covers thereof, and bowls thereof, to cover withal: of pure gold shalt thou make them.Ex 25:31 - Show ContextAnd thou shalt make a candlestick of pure gold: of beaten work shall the candlestick be made: his shaft, and his branches, his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, shall be of the same.Ex 25:36 - Show ContextTheir knops and their branches shall be of the same: all it shall be one beaten work of pure gold.Ex 25:38 - Show ContextAnd the tongs thereof, and the snuffdishes thereof, shall be of pure gold.Ex 25:39 - Show ContextOf a talent of pure gold shall he make it, with all these vessels.Ex 27:20 - Show ContextAnd thou shalt command the children of Israel, that they bring thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamp to burn always.Ex 28:14 - Show ContextAnd two chains of pure gold at the ends; of wreathen work shalt thou make them, and fasten the wreathen chains to the ouches.Ex 28:22 - Show ContextAnd thou shalt make upon the breastplate chains at the ends of wreathen work of pure gold.Ex 28:36 - Show ContextAnd thou shalt make a plate of pure gold, and grave upon it, like the engravings of a signet, HOLINESS TO THE LORD.Ex 30:3 - Show ContextAnd thou shalt overlay it with pure gold, the top thereof, and the sides thereof round about, and the horns thereof; and thou shalt make unto it a crown of gold round about.Ex 30:23 - Show ContextTake thou also unto thee principal spices, of pure myrrh five hundred shekels, and of sweet cinnamon half so much, even two hundred and fifty shekels, and of sweet calamus two hundred and fifty shekels,Ex 30:34 - Show ContextAnd the LORD said unto Moses, Take unto thee sweet spices, stacte, and onycha, and galbanum; these sweet spices with pure frankincense: of each shall there be a like weight:Ex 30:35 - Show ContextAnd thou shalt make it a perfume, a confection after the art of the apothecary, tempered together, pure and holy:Ex 31:8 - Show ContextAnd the table and his furniture, and the pure candlestick with all his furniture, and the altar of incense,Ex 37:2 - Show ContextAnd he overlaid it with pure gold within and without, and made a crown of gold to it round about.Ex 37:6 - Show ContextAnd he made the mercy seat of pure gold: two cubits and a half was the length thereof, and one cubit and a half the breadth thereof.Ex 37:11 - Show ContextAnd he overlaid it with pure gold, and made thereunto a crown of gold round about.Ex 37:16 - Show ContextAnd he made the vessels which were upon the table, his dishes, and his spoons, and his bowls, and his covers to cover withal, of pure gold.Ex 37:17 - Show ContextAnd he made the candlestick of pure gold: of beaten work made he the candlestick; his shaft, and his branch, his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, were of the same:Ex 37:22 - Show ContextTheir knops and their branches were of the same: all of it was one beaten work of pure gold.Ex 37:23 - Show ContextAnd he made his seven lamps, and his snuffers, and his snuffdishes, of pure gold.Ex 37:24 - Show ContextOf a talent of pure gold made he it, and all the vessels thereof.Ex 37:26 - Show ContextAnd he overlaid it with pure gold, both the top of it, and the sides thereof round about, and the horns of it: also he made unto it a crown of gold round about.Ex 37:29 - Show ContextAnd he made the holy anointing oil, and the pure incense of sweet spices, according to the work of the apothecary.Ex 39:15 - Show ContextAnd they made upon the breastplate chains at the ends, of wreathen work of pure gold.Ex 39:25 - Show ContextAnd they made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates upon the hem of the robe, round about between the pomegranates;Ex 39:30 - Show ContextAnd they made the plate of the holy crown of pure gold, and wrote upon it a writing, like to the engravings of a signet, HOLINESS TO THE LORD.Ex 39:37 - Show ContextThe pure candlestick, with the lamps thereof, even with the lamps to be set in order, and all the vessels thereof, and the oil for light,Le 24:2 - Show ContextCommand the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually.Le 24:4 - Show ContextHe shall order the lamps upon the pure candlestick before the LORD continually.Le 24:6 - Show ContextAnd thou shalt set them in two rows, six on a row, upon the pure table before the LORD.Le 24:7 - Show ContextAnd thou shalt put pure frankincense upon each row, that it may be on the bread for a memorial, even an offering made by fire unto the LORD.De 32:14 - Show ContextButter of kine, and milk of sheep, with fat of lambs, and rams of the breed of Bashan, and goats, with the fat of kidneys of wheat; and thou didst drink the pure blood of the grape.2Sa 22:27 - Show ContextWith the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt shew thyself unsavoury.1Ki 5:11 - Show ContextAnd Solomon gave Hiram twenty thousand measures of wheat for food to his household, and twenty measures of pure oil: thus gave Solomon to Hiram year by year.1Ki 6:20 - Show ContextAnd the oracle in the forepart was twenty cubits in length, and twenty cubits in breadth, and twenty cubits in the height thereof: and he overlaid it with pure gold; and so covered the altar which was of cedar.1Ki 6:21 - Show ContextSo Solomon overlaid the house within with pure gold: and he made a partition by the chains of gold before the oracle; and he overlaid it with gold.1Ki 7:49 - Show ContextAnd the candlesticks of pure gold, five on the right side, and five on the left, before the oracle, with the flowers, and the lamps, and the tongs of gold,1Ki 7:50 - Show ContextAnd the bowls, and the snuffers, and the basons, and the spoons, and the censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, both for the doors of the inner house, the most holy place, and for the doors of the house, to wit, of the temple.1Ki 10:21 - Show ContextAnd all king Solomon's drinking vessels were of gold, and all the vessels of the house of the forest of Lebanon were of pure gold; none were of silver: it was nothing accounted of in the days of Solomon.1Ch 28:17 - Show ContextAlso pure gold for the fleshhooks, and the bowls, and the cups: and for the golden basons he gave gold by weight for every bason; and likewise silver by weight for every bason of silver:2Ch 3:4 - Show ContextAnd the porch that was in the front of the house, the length of it was according to the breadth of the house, twenty cubits, and the height was an hundred and twenty: and he overlaid it within with pure gold.2Ch 4:20 - Show ContextMoreover the candlesticks with their lamps, that they should burn after the manner before the oracle, of pure gold;2Ch 4:22 - Show ContextAnd the snuffers, and the basons, and the spoons, and the censers, of pure gold: and the entry of the house, the inner doors thereof for the most holy place, and the doors of the house of the temple, were of gold.2Ch 9:17 - Show ContextMoreover the king made a great throne of ivory, and overlaid it with pure gold.2Ch 9:20 - Show ContextAnd all the drinking vessels of king Solomon were of gold, and all the vessels of the house of the forest of Lebanon were of pure gold: none were of silver; it was not any thing accounted of in the days of Solomon.2Ch 13:11 - Show ContextAnd they burn unto the LORD every morning and every evening burnt sacrifices and sweet incense: the shewbread also set they in order upon the pure table; and the candlestick of gold with the lamps thereof, to burn every evening: for we keep the charge of the LORD our God; but ye have forsaken him.Ezr 6:20 - Show ContextFor the priests and the Levites were purified together, all of them were pure, and killed the passover for all the children of the captivity, and for their brethren the priests, and for themselves.Job 4:17 - Show ContextShall mortal man be more just than God? shall a man be more pure than his maker?Job 8:6 - Show ContextIf thou wert pure and upright; surely now he would awake for thee, and make the habitation of thy righteousness prosperous.Job 11:4 - Show ContextFor thou hast said, My doctrine is pure, and I am clean in thine eyes.Job 16:17 - Show ContextNot for any injustice in mine hands: also my prayer is pure.Job 25:5 - Show ContextBehold even to the moon, and it shineth not; yea, the stars are not pure in his sight.Job 28:19 - Show ContextThe topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, neither shall it be valued with pure gold.Ps 12:6 - Show ContextThe words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.Ps 18:26 - Show ContextWith the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt shew thyself froward.Ps 19:8 - Show ContextThe statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.Ps 21:3 - Show ContextFor thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness: thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head.Ps 24:4 - Show ContextHe that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.Ps 119:140 - Show ContextThy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.Pr 15:26 - Show ContextThe thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.Pr 20:9 - Show ContextWho can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?Pr 20:11 - Show ContextEven a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.Pr 21:8 - Show ContextThe way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.Pr 30:5 - Show ContextEvery word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.Pr 30:12 - Show ContextThere is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness.Da 7:9 - Show ContextI beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire.Mic 6:11 - Show ContextShall I count them pure with the wicked balances, and with the bag of deceitful weights?Zep 3:9 - Show ContextFor then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of the LORD, to serve him with one consent.Mal 1:11 - Show ContextFor from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my name shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for my name shall be great among the heathen, saith the LORD of hosts.Mt 5:8 - Show ContextBlessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.Ac 20:26 - Show ContextWherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men.Ro 14:20 - Show ContextFor meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence.Php 4:8 - Show ContextFinally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.1Ti 1:5 - Show ContextNow the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:1Ti 3:9 - Show ContextHolding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.1Ti 5:22 - Show ContextLay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.2Ti 1:3 - Show ContextI thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;2Ti 2:22 - Show ContextFlee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.Tit 1:15 - Show ContextUnto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.Heb 10:22 - Show ContextLet us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.Jas 1:27 - Show ContextPure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.Jas 3:17 - Show ContextBut the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.1Pe 1:22 - Show ContextSeeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:2Pe 3:1 - Show ContextThis second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:1Jo 3:3 - Show ContextAnd every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.Re 15:6 - Show ContextAnd the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed in pure and white linen, and having their breasts girded with golden girdles.Re 21:18 - Show ContextAnd the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, like unto clear glass.Re 21:21 - Show ContextAnd the twelve gates were twelve pearls; every several gate was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass.Re 22:1 - Show ContextAnd he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.I think if it is wise to not act impurely yet I also think that if we are in god we can stay pure no matter how terrible . I am not saying that we ought to run into places which would heighten are senses but in being wise in this society what is going to be the product of this culture how bad is it going to get. I always like the verse to him tit 1:15 Tit 1:15 - Show ContextUnto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.I am hoping that i will come into such a commune with god that this verse will be true in my life!!! I am so grateful to hear a issue that I stuggle with so much!!! every single day !!! I need to read my bible more there is a verse in john about the word of god making you clean and confessing your sin to one another !! I not only need to confess my sin but my past sin aswell!!Pray for that that I will be completly accountable before god and man!! I so want to be!! I want to find someone to share my heart with on this issue!! because it is getting worse in are culture!! god is love and love is not god, c s lewis quotes if love becomes a demon it becomes a god, I also think it is better to love than be in selfishness and pride!! i think his pure love would conquer all pride and lust!!I am just need his guidance!!!

do people on building sites get in worse thatn everyone else!!!

Good illistration Bro! :-)

"I will make you fishers of men."we must pray for those who are without the Good news of the gospelIts funny when you think of it that Adam and Eve were nude in the garden, and walk with god in the cool of the day. then they sinned and he(God) covered them. he is not going to take us out of the world, but bring us thru the world Thank you Jesus

This is the time of year when we all face temptations beyond our wildest dreams as the world get worse , I and others so need prayer to be pure and have my mind on him and to be clensed