Well, Jesus died to make us pure.

That's the powerful truth we encounter in our Navigator's Bible reading today in Titus

214.

Christ gave himself to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people

for his own possession who are zealous for good works.

This is why the only sin that we can truly purge from our lives is sin that has already been

forgiven. The gospel isn't just the starting point of the Christian life. It's essential for every step forward.

That's the order. Step one, sin is canceled in the cross by the blood of Jesus Christ. We're

justified before God. Then step two, that forgiven sin is then purged from our lives by the

spirit as we grow in holiness. We can never reverse that

order. First, sin is canceled, then sin is conquered. This order is vital. This theme is precious,

and this theme is at the heart of gospel transformation that we celebrate often, as you'll see in the

APJ book, pages 274, 275, make that connection.

Jesus died to make his bride the church beautiful in real lived out holiness.

That truth motivates us to fight sin and especially sin of the eyes and the heart.

So what does that mean in the battle against lust, particularly when it comes to watching

nudity in movies or on social media?

Sexualized content is everywhere, Pastor John.

You know that advertisers use suggestive images to sell things.

Social media influencers post provocative or semi-nude photos to gain followers.

Musicians often rely on sexual appeal to captivate audiences, both on stage and in music

videos.

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