2009-09-10T17:27:00-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/pure/ http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Timothy%205:22&version=NIV 2009-09-10T17:27:00-05:00 Paul warns Timothy against being hasty when it comes to the laying on of hands. He tells Timothy to keep himself pure and not share in the sins of others. http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-most-important-relationship/welcoming-the-king-5706 2009-09-09T11:21:40-05:00 Since being like Jesus is your eternal destiny, He wants you to start being now what He's going to make you forever. Living in light of the King's coming also means sacrificing our personal resources and putting them to work in the things that will matter when He comes, rather than storing them up for earth-stuff that won't matter when He comes. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Phil.4.8&version=NIV 2009-07-17T09:33:10-05:00 Christianity isn't just a big list of things to avoid doing and thinking. We're called to actively pursue what is good and pure. This verse challenges us to focus our thoughts and efforts not on sin and the things of this world, but on things that honor God.