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Okay, so The Purity Report is primarily about people struggling with sexual sin getting out of the dark and into the light. But it is more than just getting rid of some unwanted behaviors. It is about walking away from the false intimacy of pornography, lust, fantasy and self-gratification into the real world; the messy, risky, beautiful world where real relationships can be formed. It is about leaving our childish ways of coping with stress behind and choosing a better way. It is choosing to grow. It is making a decision once and for all that maybe this ugly fight with sexual sin has a purpose beyond learning to be a good boy or girl.

Maybe, just maybe, God has much more in mind. Could it be possible that this wretched struggle may be the single biggest blessing God has given to you (Rom. 8:28)? I mean, if it’s not a salvation issue, then God must have a reason for not zapping me and taking this away once and for all. What if God wants to teach you how to use your struggle to strip pride away from your soul so that he can shower you with his grace (Jas 4:6). What if he wants to mature you, to develop your character and heal you? What if through the process of healing, by walking with Jesus on the journey, you find yourself able to minister to others from a place of true brokenness and humility rather than a spirit of pride and arrogance (Matt. 5:3; 2 Cor. 1:3-4).

Why not let God use the sacrament of deep confession to pry the dead idols of sex and self out of your hands? Why not soak in the light, marinate in it, let yourself be permeated by it, rather than just sneaking a peek of the glorious light through online forums and vaguely sharing your struggles (1 Jn 1:7-9)? What do you really have to lose? Is this world really worth that much in the light of an eternity with Jesus? Is the approval (or disapproval) of men so important that it would rob you of the blessing of real intimacy with God and others? Do you really think you can get whole through half measures?

Step into the light with both feet! There is safety there. There is divine protection. It isn’t about shouting from the rafters and rooftops that you are a pervert. No, it is simply finding a few people in your life to talk to; to share your heart with. It is about trusting that God has already placed at least one person in your life, probably more, who will stand with you without judgment. These people are full of mercy and grace towards you, just as God is. They are a blessing sent from heaven to take your confession. They are given to you to carry your burden while you carry your load (Gal 6:1-5).

That is what The Purity Report is really all about!

We are very excited to announce that The Purity Report is now live!

For those of you who were already familiar with Higher-Calling.com, that site has been rebranded and relaunched as The Purity Report (www.purityreport.com). We still have the same great online community for those struggling with sexual sin. But the additional focus of accountability with The Purity Report gives you a powerful tool to create safe accountability relationships in the area of purity.

Check it out and stand with us. This is the year to get real, get honest and get free!

Happy New Year!