Genesis 2:25 NIV
The man and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame.
Genesis 3:7-10 NLT
At that moment their eyes were opened, and they suddenly felt shame at their nakedness. So they sewed fig leaves together to cover themselves. When the cool evening breezes were blowing, the man and his wife heard the Lord God walking about in the garden. So they hid from the Lord God among the trees. Then the Lord God called to the man, “Where are you?”
He replied, “I heard you walking in the garden, so I hid. I was afraid because I was naked.”
Hebrew word for shame is ‘buwsh’, which mean to feel !
THE BIG IDEA:
________and _______ Kills ________!
Redraw _____________________
Ephesians 5:3 NIV
But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people.
Matthew 5:27-28 NLT
“You have heard the commandment that says, ‘You must not commit adultery.’ But I say, anyone who even looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”
Reduce ______________________
Proverbs 5:8 NLT
Stay away from her! Don’t go near the door of her house!
Romans 13:14 NASB
But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts.
Matthew 18:8-9a NLT
So if your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away…And if your eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away.
Reveal _____________________
Proverbs 28:13 NLT
People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.
Ephesians 5:11 NLT
Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, expose them.
Renew ______________________
Psalm 51:10 NIV
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Psalm 119:9-11 NIV
How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
The Vow of Purity:
I vow to _____________ in you, not ________________ from you!