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Jun 2024
29m 30s

Pollution or Purity?

Live in the Light
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What does repentance have to do with a pure heart? How does a pursuit of purity produce holiness? As we dive into the battle against impurity, we'l find answers to these questions and learn about God's desire for pure hearts, the causes of impurity, and how repentance is our greatest weapon.

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