A Plea for Morality — Living in a Way That Pleases God

Family,
Here’s a simple but powerful truth from Scripture:
“We urge you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that pleases God… God’s will is that you should be holy; that you stay away from sexual sin.”
— 1 Thessalonians 4:1–3
God is not unclear about His will for our lives.
He wants us to live in a way that honors Him — and that includes how we handle temptation and sexual purity.
Let’s be real: every one of us walks through life with a constant companion called temptation. You don’t invite it. You don’t ask for it. But it shows up anyway — especially when you’re tired, alone, stressed, or thinking, “This isn’t a big deal.”
Temptation doesn’t usually attack in public.
It hits in private.
In quiet moments.
Behind screens.
When no one else is watching.
That’s why preparation matters.
Paul wrote to believers who were brand new to faith — coming out of a culture full of sexual pressure and compromise. And he didn’t overcomplicate the message. He said plainly:
“This is God’s will.”
You don’t need to pray about whether purity matters.
God already answered.
If you’re married — keep your intimacy in your marriage.
If you’re single — practice self-control.
If you’re dating — honor God with boundaries.
Not because God wants to restrict your joy —
but because He wants to protect your future, your peace, your family, and your witness.
Holiness isn’t about being perfect.
It’s about being intentional.
It’s choosing what honors God — even when nobody else sees.
Today’s prayer:
“Lord, help me live in a way that pleases You — in public and in private.”
Let’s choose discipline.
Let’s choose wisdom.
Let’s choose to live in a way that honors Jesus.
With love and faith,
Ruben Cortez