Deeper Thoughts Part 2

Romans 12:1-2
"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God."

Purity. That's what this passage is about. God tells us through Paul that we need to be pure not only in a sexual way, but also in our thoughts and actions. To me, being impure doesn't just mean thinking and doing sexual things. Deceit, jealousy, malice, the list goes on... those are all things that make us impure. Maybe a sexual thought never crosses your mind one day, but all that day your thoughts are jealous, hateful, or vain. Does that mean you are pure? I certainly don't think so. Complete purity has never been easy for me. I confess that most of my thoughts aren't pleasing to God. I use the excuse, "well, I'm only human...." that is one of the worst excuses ever. Yes, I am human, but that doesn't give me the excuse to break God's law. We have the power to put that sin aside attempt to be Christ-like. It's much easier than I thought it was. I always thought, well, I'm never going to get there so why put all the effort into it? hah! oh my goodness. I was so silly. Now, every time an impure thought enters my mind, I pick up my little notebook and i start writing a blog entry. I either choose a topic and research it, or I pick a verse and go from there. It has helped me SO much. I've drawn closer to the Lord, and my faith has become much stronger. And for most of this I thank my best friend, Matt. he has showed me how a true christian should act. Every time we talk, he encourages me. He never says a bad thing about anyone, he cares for everyone, his faith is genuine... I thank God every day that I have a friend like him. So, I have finished now, so I will say goodnight. Goodnight!