Purity

Living for the glory of God purifies and delights the soul.

While the Reformation was not based on moral reform as other reforms were, it nevertheless addressed the heart corruption and sin of the people. The key difference is that it lit the light of God’s word on the matter and proclaimed the gospel of God’s grace as the means of true purity. The glory of God broke through in new and beautiful brilliance such that a personal relationship with God became the driving desire behind purity. Later Reformers would summarize the whole goal of salvation as glorifying God and enjoying Him forever. Therefore, purity became an interest of unencumbered fellowship with our gracious and loving Creator and Savior, and not a matter of merit or acceptance. Love and pleasure compelled praise and purity.