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The Seventh Commandment 1. The Loveliness of Purity 2. The Requirement of Purity 3. The Foundation of Purity Lords Day : 41 Read: Ezekiel 16 Psalms : 56; 57; 58:1-5; 58:6-11

The sermon analyzes Psalm 12 to contrast the deceit of human speech with the absolute purity of God's words. It refutes the claim that this passage prophesies the King James Version, arguing instead that the text focuses on God's protection of His people in a corrupt generation. The preacher emphasizes that while wickedness remains visible, believers can trust in the unchanging nature of divine promises. The message encourages listeners to rely on God's faithfulness rather than human authority or specific translation controversies. Ultimately, it calls for spiritual vigilance and confidence in God's preservation amidst cultural decay.

Scripture Reading: Psalm 51 Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 6 Text: Scripture as summarized in Lord's Day 41 Theme: Jesus Christ condemns all forms of unchastity, and calls and equips us to live in purity of body and soul.

Join us for Hope in Affliction, Part 1: Sanctified in the Spirit as we study 1 Thessalonians 4:1–12 and discover that God's will is our sanctification. In this session we'll see how a young church under persecution is urged to keep growing in a life that pleases God—empowered by the Holy Spirit who both enables and intensifies holiness. Together we'll explore the call to sexual purity and self-control in holiness and honor, the charge to excel still more in brotherly love, and the quiet, industrious life that gives a compelling witness to outsiders while we wait for the Lord's return. Come sit in and be encouraged that holiness and love are simply the normal Christian life.

A good minister of Christ Jesus must possess the spiritual gift of pastor-teaching, exhibit exemplary conduct in speech, love, faith, and purity, and remain fully devoted to the public reading of Scripture, exhortation, and doctrine. Personal holiness and godly living are essential for effective ministry, as leaders must set a visible example for the congregation to follow. By immersing themselves in God's Word and persisting in this calling, ministers not only equip the saints but also ensure their own spiritual preservation and the sanctification of those they serve.

The sermon explores the theological concept of adoption into God's family, distinguishing it from justification while emphasizing that both are acts of grace. It argues that believers can objectively know they are children of God through two primary evidences: a consistent practice of righteousness and a hopeful anticipation of Christ's return. The preacher clarifies that this does not imply sinless perfection but rather a transformed nature that hates sin and strives for holiness by the power of the Holy Spirit. By contrasting true faith with emotionalism or legalism, the message asserts that genuine salvation results in behavioral change and love for others. Ultimately, the hope of future glorification serves as a powerful motivation for present moral purity and endurance in the Christian life.

In Mark 5:25ff, we meet a woman who, for twelve years, suffered from a condition that drained her physically, financially, and socially. The law rendered her perpetually unclean, barring her from the temple and isolating her from community and family. Every physician had failed her. Every resource had been spent. Yet, when she heard reports of Jesus, hope arose within her heart. She pressed through a jostling, shoulder-to-shoulder crowd, stooped low, and stretched out her hand to touch the hem of Christ's robe. And immediately she was healed. It wasn't the touch of His garment that made her whole but the faith by which she reached out. She had been living in the realm of death but Jesus rescued her. Though she was unclean when she touched Jesus, He cannot be defiled. Whenever the unclean come into contact with Him, He bears their corruption away and imparts His purity to them. This miracle is a foreshadow the cross, where Christ takes upon Himself the sin of all the elect, absorbs the full wrath of God, and exchanges our defilement for his righteousness. The woman's story is our story, an invitation to press through every obstacle and lay hold of the one who alone can make us whole.

(1) The Command; (2) The Temptation; (3) The Resolve.

The sermon explores the biblical concept of purity and waiting for marriage through an exegesis of Song of Solomon 8. It contrasts cultural indifference with the high value God places on sexual integrity. The preacher emphasizes that purity protects one's peace, health, and spiritual walk, urging believers to guard their thoughts and choose godly communities. Ultimately, the text connects earthly marital love to the eternal longing for Christ's return, calling listeners to live with holy expectation.