Ephesians 5:3
Ephesians 5:3
But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints.
Purity is essential for the believer, and it extends to every area of life. The apostle Paul urges believers not to let fornication, uncleanness, or covetousness be named among them. As saints, we are called to live a life that is above reproach, reflecting the purity of God. To live in holiness means to avoid anything that contaminates the heart or defiles the body. The pursuit of holiness requires intentionality and diligence, as we are constantly faced with temptations that seek to draw us away from God. However, through the power of the Holy Spirit, we can resist these temptations and live according to God’s will. The call to purity is not just about avoiding sin; it is about living in a way that honors God and reflects His holiness. When we live in purity, we not only experience the joy of fellowship with God but also become a witness to the world of His transformative power.
1 Corinthians 7:2
Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband.
Galatians 5:19
Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,.
Exodus 20:14
Thou shalt not commit adultery.
1 Corinthians 3:16
Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?