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MORAL PURITY
We will engage in those activities which glorify God in our body
and which avoid the fulfillment of the lust of the flesh. We
will read, watch and listen to those things which are of positive
benefit to our spiritual well-being.
Glorifying God in Our Body
Our body is the temple of the Holy Ghost and we are to glorify
God in our body (Romans 12:1, 2; 1 Corinthians 6:19, 20; 10:31).
We are to walk in the Spirit and not fulfill the lust of the
flesh (Galatians 5:16). Examples of fleshly behavior which
do not glorify God are noted in several passages of Scripture
(Romans 1:24; 1 Corinthians 6:9, 10; Galatians 5:19-21; Revelation
21:8). Sinful practices which are made prominent and condemned
in these scriptures include homosexuality, adultery, worldly
attitudes (such as hatred, envy, jealousy), corrupt communication
(such as gossip, angry outbursts, filthy words), stealing,
murder, drunkenness and witchcraft. Witchcraft has to do with
the practices of the occult, which are forbidden by God and
lead to the worship of Satan.
Reading, Watching and Listening
The literature we read, the programs we watch and the music we
listen to profoundly affect the way we feel, think and behave.
It is imperative, then, that the Christian read, watch and
listen to those things which inspire, instruct and challenge
to a higher plane of living. Therefore, literature, programs
and music which are worldly in content or pornographic in nature
must be avoided. A Christian is not to attend (or watch on
television) movies or theatrical performances of a demoralizing
nature (Romans 13:14; Philippians 4:8).
Benefiting Spiritual Well-Being
The use of leisure time in the life of a Christian should be
characterized by those activities which edify both the individual
and the body of Christ (Romans 6:13; 1 Corinthians 10:31,32).
We are to avoid places and practices which are of this world.
Consequently, a Christian must not be a part of any other types
of entertainment which appeal to the fleshly nature and/or
bring discredit to the Christian testimony (2 Corinthians 6:17;
1 Thessalonians 5:21, 22; 1 John 2:15-17).
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