Quotes about Purity

There is something about uncleanness that asks for blood.

Isaiah himself was only more aware of his shame as it stood in contrast to the perfection and purity of the Lord. It brought him to despair at his predicament. But despair is not a bad thing when it compels us to trust in or be associated with God himself.

We cannot be unclean and expect the help of the Almighty.

There is clothing that is improper for a Christian woman.

The AAP from the beginning made it clear that they were about changing policy and not being a symbol of purity in a corrupt world.

Lay siege to your sins, and starve them out by keeping away the food and fuel which is their maintenance and life.

There is no such thing as a nonpolitical Christianity. To refuse to critique the system or the status quo is to fully support it—which is a political act well disguised. Like Pilate, many Christians choose to wash their hands in front of the crowd and declare themselves innocent, saying with him, "It is your concern" (Matthew 27:25). Pilate maintains his purity and Jesus pays the price.

First-half-of-life religion is almost always about various types of purity codes or "thou shalt nots" to keep us up, clear, clean, and together, like good Boy and Girl Scouts. A certain kind of "purity" and self-discipline is also "behovely," at least for a while in the first half of life, as the Jewish Torah brilliantly presents.

There is explosive power in virtue.

Prayer gives us a pure heart and a pure heart can do much.

Purity is the fruit of prayer.

Then you will not be ashamed to tell men and demons that you are sanctified, and are living a pure and holy life free from sin, a life that gives you power over the world, the flesh, and the devil.