: Jim Langlois
: Living Pure in an Impure World A Book for Men ... and Women
: Hezl-ive Publishing, Inc.
: 9780989651875
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For many of us, today's society seems more evil than it has ever been. With the advent of television, satellites, and the internet, the openness of sexual immorality has decayed godly morals in an unprecedented way. The decay of morals brings the tragic results of teen pregnancies, sexually transmitted diseases, pedophilia, bestiality, adultery, fornication, pornography, divorce, fatherless children, single mothers, abortion, homosexuality, lesbianism, same-sex marriage, and so on. However, when we study the history of society we find that these issues have existed for thousands of years. Technology has just allowed these issues easier access. The Bible has much to say about sexual immorality, purity, temptation, and the Will of God. It addresses every one of the issues mentioned and if we are willing to listen, it gives us the direction and wisdom for success, and how to live 'free' from the impurities that destroy our lives, our families, our children, and our future. Living pure in an impure world is not difficult with the Word of God as our guide and the Holy Spirit as our inner strength. Satan's goal is to kill, steal, and destroy, but Christ has come that we might have life and life more abundantly (John 10:10). This abundant life has been made available to us. It is a gift from God. With a repentant heart, a simple hunger for Him, and mustard seed faith, we can overcome the 'world' (1 John 4:4, 5:4-5).

CHAPTER 3

SPIRITUAL HEALTH

Here are some tips on developing your Spiritual Health Plan. These are just a few options. You will have to develop one that works best for you and your daily schedule.

How to Develop a Bible Reading Plan (BRP):

He who despises the word will be destroyed, But he who fears the commandment will be rewarded (Proverbs 13:13).

1. DecideWHEN you are going to read.

a. Morning is best! (Early).

I love them that love me; and those that seek meearly shall find me (Proverbs 8:17, KJV). (The Holy Bible: King James Version).

O God, Youare my God;Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for You In a dry and thirsty land Where there is no water (Psalms 63:1).

b. You need to be spiritually fed in the morning to have spiritual energy (faith) for the day.

So thenfaithcomes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God (Romans 10:17).

2. Decide whatDAYS you are going to read.

a. The best recommendation is every day, Sunday through Saturday!

Blessed is the man that heareth me, Watchingdaily at my gates, Waiting at the posts of my doors (Proverbs 8:34, KJV).

Give us this day ourdaily bread... (Matthew 6:11, KJV).

And he said tothem all, If anyman will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his crossdaily, and follow me (Luke 9:23, KJV).

3. Decide how manyCHAPTERS you will read each day.

a. Children should read at least one chapter.

b. Youth and adults should read three or more.

c. But remember– even one a day is better than none!

4. DecideWHAT you are going to read.

a. All New Testament chapters (Matthew through Revelation).

b. Old and New Testament. Here’s one example:

One Old Testament chapter (Genesis through Malachi).

One chapter of Psalms.

One chapter of Proverbs.

Two New Testament chapters (or more).

Five chapters total!

5. Decide whatVERSION you are going to read.

a. Recommended for adults: the King James Version (KJV),English Standard Version (ESV) or the New King James Version (NKJV).

b. Recommended for children: the New King James Version (NKJV).

c. There are other good versions, but these are my best recommendations.

6. GoodHINTS on daily Bible reading:

a. Buy agood quality Bible that you will cherish. (Good size print, words of Christ in red, nice cover, etc.)

b. Get additional ribbon markers to mark your places. (In the Old and New reading example given you will need a total of four.)

c.Do it first! Don’t even take a shower (unless it’s necessary to wake up). Don’t check the news, the phone, social websites,or personal messages!

d. Put on your robe, get a cup of coffee, juice, or water, and get your Bible!

e. Find a quiet place, with good lighting and a comfortable chair– somewhere you won’t be interrupted.

f. Read it like a book rather than trying to study everything you read.

g. If you don’t understand what you read, just keep reading!

h. When you finish a section (like the book of Proverbs, or the New Testament), start it again!

i. Do your Bible reading plan forever! Never s