*LIVING WORD DEVOTIONAL*
_By Pastor Mensa Otabil_
 
Thursday 15th January 2026

PURSUE PURITY

Scripture Reading:* Job 15
 
What is man, that he could be pure? And he who is born of a woman, that he could be righteous? Job 15:14
 
Although the Bible was written years ago, every time we read it, the Lord speaks to us afresh within the context of our own times. The word of God is your daily guide in life. It teaches us God’s expectation of His children, that He has called us to a life of holiness and righteousness.
 
To stay pure in the sight of God, read the Bible in a personal way and allow its words to speak to you. By writing down God’s fresh messages to you and applying them, you receive direction to live the kind of life He has called us to. He supplies the grace to live it as well.
 
Here are some thoughts on how to live pure unto the Lord:
 
1. Don’t let your emotions lead you.

Decide to trust in God’s reliable leading rather than your own unreliable and constantly shifting feelings. If you sense God leading you clearly to act, go ahead and do so, even when it doesn’t make sense to you.
 
2. Be patient.

Remember that there is an end to every challenge. Instead of giving in to temptation, press closer into God and ask Him to renew your strength during a hard time. If you don’t see immediate answers to your prayers, keep praying, and expect God to answer them at exactly the right time.
 
3. Trust that God will redeem your mistakes.

 Expect that, just like all imperfect people living in our fallen world, you will make mistakes. But also expect that God will right what you’ve wronged if you invite Him to do so.
 
4. Regularly clear sin out of your life.

Ask God to constantly search your heart and show you areas of sin that you need to deal with to truly enjoy life. Confess your sins honestly and frequently, repent of them, and embrace God’s forgiveness and grace to keep growing. Expect that the more you submit every part of your life to God, the more of His wisdom He will reveal to you.
 

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, you are pure in all of your ways. Help me to be holy as you are holy. In Jesus’ name, Amen.