Messages by Desiring God Enjoying Jesus in Sexual Purity
Jan 3, 2026
Marshall Segal, President and CEO of Desiring God, shares his insights on enjoying Jesus through sexual purity. He discusses how personal purity enhances joy in Christ, while true joy empowers the pursuit of holiness. Centering on Matthew 5:8, he contrasts the deep fulfillment found in Christ against the fleeting pleasures of sexual sin. Segal also emphasizes the importance of heart purity and how believers are declared pure in Christ, encouraging listeners to cultivate habits that sharpen their vision of Jesus and connect them to God's true delight.
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Replace Sin's Promise With A Superior One
- A superior promise severs sin's false promises by offering a stronger joy in Christ.
- Memorize promises like "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God" to fight sexual temptation.
Personal Story Of Failure And Rescue
- Marshall Segal shares his early sexual failures, pornography exposure, and long struggle with sexual sin.
- He credits Micah 7 and the gospel for lifting him from guilt into forgiveness and recovery.
Purity Is Inner Single-Minded Seeking
- Purity in heart is inner single-minded seeking of God, not mere external behavior.
- The gospel declares believers pure in Christ while calling them to pursue increasing holiness.
