Way of Purity - A Free Course

Day 1 - Part 2

There is a foundational truth that we must understand right from the start, or we won't be successful in finding freedom from impurity: in order to break free from impurity, our motives must be right. And what is the "proper motive," you ask? The proper biblical motive for gaining victory over impurity must be the glory of God.

The first teaching of this course is that we must have God’s glory as our motive for finding freedom from impurity. Most people have their own glory as the motive for finding freedom; they want to get free in order to feel better about themselves, save their marriage, or be more productive at work. This is actually self-worship, which should have no place in the heart of the Christian who professes to worship God. God does all things for His own glory (Psalm 21:5; Psalm 63.2; Psalm 79:9; Proverbs 25:27; John 7:18). As we also begin to work for the glory of God, instead of for our own glory, we become people of truth—and we inevitably find freedom from habitual sin.

During my years of slavery to pornography, I would try one method after another, one book or support group after another, always seeking the knowledge which would free me. I wanted to feel better; I wanted others to see me as a spiritual giant; I wanted to have a better self-image. But looking back, I see that these motives were all wrong: it was all about me. It was for my own glory, and that’s why it never lasted.

From here on, we will intersperse some answers from other course members and leaders at Setting Captives Free. You may identify with their thoughts and answers. All answers are used by permission.

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