
POWER THROUGH PURITY SEMINAR
Purity of heart and life almost seem
impossible in our day and time. As believers in Christ,
not only have our minds been polluted with the world’s
values and fleshly pursuits, but for many of us, our
very actions have also contributed to the pollution
of our hearts and minds, not to mention the consequences
that accompany such actions. Is it possible, therefore,
and even realistic to expect that we can maintain and
walk in purity of thought as well as action? The answer
is yes, but there is indeed a great spiritual, mental,
emotional and even physical battle associated with
such a walk. The liberating truth, however, is that
this is not a battle we can wage and win in our own
strength and will. This battle MUST be waged in utter
dependence and reliance on Christ within us. Christ
will in turn enable us to trust and obey Him in faith
and see through the lies of the enemy. Satan promulgates
those lies through a variety of means.
Such things as the "fear of missing
out" on certain basic pleasures and enjoyments
of life, as well as the anger aroused over perceived
injustice and unfairness are effective tools he uses
to draw us into his trap. He then deceives us into
thinking that if we do not pursue a certain "fleshly
course," our needs and self-identity as a person
will not be met or achieved. In truth, nothing could
be farther from the truth, but because of our mental
and emotional appetites, vulnerabilities and insecurities,
the "fear" that our perceived needs and wants
will not be met is easily exploited by Satan. He, therefore,
manipulates us through the "fear" that we
are somehow missing out on the justice due us, or on
life’s best opportunities for us, and thus, he
deceives us into pursuing those things that promise
and provide immediate gratification. However, in the
long run, those "fleshly" pursuits ALWAYS
result in greater emotional pain, destabilization,
fear and loss of identity, versus God’s very
best for us through Christ, which is the ABSOLUTE ANTITHESIS
of the results of "fleshly" pursuits.
The GOOD NEWS of the Gospel is a twofold
message. First, Christ came to redeem us from the eternal
penalty of sin in hell through His personal sacrifice
being applied to our hearts through the rebirth of
the Spirit. But secondly, the GOOD NEWS also includes
the fact that He restores us, His children, who as
believers may have fallen prey to Satan’s lies
through pursuing the "lust of the flesh" as
a means of finding peace, joy and fulfillment in this
life. This restoration of Christ will take us from
a life of deception, defeat and despair, to a life
of true liberty, freedom and victory in Christ, which
is far above ANYTHING this world may offer as a temporary
solace and substitute!
This is too is a ten-hour seminar, and
the following topics will be presented:
1. The Nature of Man - Jeremiah 17:9
2. The Necessity of God’s Grace & Faith - Ephesians 2:8-9
3. The Nature of Evil and Satan’s Lies - John 8:44
4. The Battleground of our Mind and Emotions - Romans 12:1-2
5. The Purity of Heart Versus Pharisaism - Mark 7:1-23
6. The Practical Means of Walking in Purity - Psalm 119:9-48
7. The Power of Purity in Our Lives - Matthew 5:8
Janie and I would be honored to serve
you in any way we can. If you have any questions, please
do not hesitate to contact us, and may the Lord continue
to bless you in every way. Thanks for your consideration
of and prayers for us.
Sincerely in Christ,
Justin T. Alfred
Contact Information
Address: Justin T. Alfred,
39778 Daphne Dr., Murrieta, CA 92563-6538
Phone: (800) 219-2390
Cell: (951) 834-4814
Fax:
(951) 696-7140
E-Mail: jtamin@aol.com