Devotion – I Thessalonians 4

S – For God has not called us to impurity but to live in holiness

1 Thessalonians 4:7 CSB

O – Commentary:  

A holy life demonstrates God’s supernatural power at work overcoming what is natural, and it glorifies God

“1 Thessalonians,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures

Impurity: 

akatharsia,  impurity (the quality), phys. or mor.:— uncleanness.

Holiness:  

hagiasmŏs,  purification, i.e. (the state) purity; concr. (by Heb.) a purifier:— holiness, sanctification.

 James Strong, The New Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew and Greek Words 

A – When the supernatural power of God is active in our lives, it transforms the natural into a life and work that glorifies Him.  It takes away the characteristics of impurity and creates a foundation of purity.  This foundation becomes the place from where we live instead of the qualities that try to define us.

R – Lord, you created my natural man with amazing gifts and talents.  It also has challenges and blind spots.  I surrender myself to walk in Your ways so I can honor You.  I ask the Holy Spirit to lead and guide me today, transforming my natural being by Your supernatural love and power.