Purity From Within

 Amos 4-6; Psalms. 86; Titus 1 

“To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is pure. In fact, both their minds and consciences are corrupted. They claim to know God, but by their consciences they deny him…”

Titus 1:15, 16

Why are all things pure to the pure in heart?

Paul’s context for this statement was the influence of the Jewish circumcision group on the lives of new Christ-followers. The circumcision group were advocating for both practicing the laws of Moses with its many cleanliness laws, and salvation through Christ. Paul’s call was for the righteousness of Jesus to be received by faith and grace, and then lived out in the power of the Holy Spirit, rather than by the letter of the law.

Are there rules and practices that we are living under in our attempt to earn God’s favor?

Are there religious rituals or practices that have replaced the Holy Spirit’s power and freedom in our lives?

Are we enjoying the righteousness, peace, and joy Christ came to bring to us?

“Lord Jesus, you are my purity, for your glory.”