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Branch Church

Plot Twist: Hope in Personal Purity

Plot Twist: Hope in Personal Purity

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Branch Church

83 Pine St, Peabody, MA 01960, USA

Sunday 10:00 AM

Joseph denying the advances of Potiphar's wife teach us a valuable lesson on sexual purity. Regardless of our circumstances, our needs or what is acceptable in our culture. God's will for the Christian is sexual purity. God's call to purity is not intended to deprive a person of joy or satisfaction, but rather, to preserve the goodness of sex in light of its divine intention.
Just because God is silent, doesn't mean He's absent.
1. Joseph had a clear definition of purity
When God calls us away from sexual sin, He is calling us to something better!
1. Joseph had a clear definition of purity
2. Joseph made a predetermined commitment to purity
1. Joseph had a clear definition of purity
2. Joseph made a predetermined commitment to purity
3. Joseph set boundaries to assist his pursuit of purity
Tips for setting boundaries...

1. Only date believers.
2. Establish boundaries.
3. Communicate boundaries.
4. Date smart.
5. Find mature Christian role models.
6. Memorize Bible verses that talk about purity.
7. Pray. Pray. Pray.
Dating couples need a game plan: a set of ideas, attitudes and actions that will help them glorify God and safeguard their relationship from premarital sex.