For this is God’s will: that you become holy, that you keep away from sexual immorality, that each of you know how to possess his own body in holiness and honor, not in lustful passion like the Gentiles who do not know God. For God did not call us to impurity but in holiness.
Into the Text
So many people struggle with knowing God’s will for their life, yet we clearly read in 1 Thessalonians 4:3 that it is God’s will for you to live a sanctified, holy life. Simply, it means God desires us to live lives set apart for Him. Specifically, we’re called to abstain from sexual immorality, which includes any sexual activity outside of the covenant of marriage between one man and one woman. The truth is, when we choose to be sexually pure, we’re making a bold and beautiful statement that we belong to God and desire to honor Him with our bodies.
Being sexually pure may seem countercultural and challenging, but it’s a choice that brings both blessings and peace. Our culture constantly pushes the message that sex is casual and without consequences, but God’s Word reveals the opposite. When we walk in sexual purity, we protect our hearts, relationships, and marriages from unnecessary pain and heartache.
But it is important to remember that grace overflows from God to you as a precious daughter of the King. Your worth is not determined by your mistakes or society’s standards. If you have sinned in this area, confess it to God, ask for His forgiveness and He will cleanse you completely. He desires to bring healing, restoration, and wholeness to your life, and His mercies are new every morning.
No matter your past, today can be a fresh start. Choose today to live set apart, living a life that honors God, and walking in the freedom and joy that comes from living in His ways.
Prayer
Dear Jesus, help me to walk in purity and honor You with my body. Strengthen me to make choices that reflect Your love and holiness. Amen.