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. Ephesians 5:3
"Not even a hint..." This passage makes me feel ashamed over my imperfection. There is no way I can say there is not even a hint of impurity in my life. What I hear Paul saying is: the smallest blemish spoils the whole batch, and I so long to be acceptable in God's eyes. I shudder at the thought of trying to be completely pure. My only hope is in the blood of Christ.
Lord, I will never be pure without You. Until the day I die, I will struggle to stay away from the darkness. But that doesn't mean I should quit trying. Every day the sun sets and it is night. Yet every morning the light comes again. Help me to walk in holiness. Give me an understanding of Your grace that covers every impurity.