The Power of a Praying Woman by Stormie Omartian
Week 14: Chapter 13 — Lord, Preserve Me in Purity and Holiness
Read Chapter 13 of The Power of a Praying Woman. Key Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4; 1 Peter 1:15-16.
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Omartian addresses holiness not as a joyless standard to maintain but as a reflection of who God is and who He is making us to be — and she is honest about how hard it is.
Discussion Questions
6 questions1.Omartian says that holiness is not about perfection but about direction — consistently moving toward God's standard with His help. How does that description relieve or challenge you?
2.She addresses sexual purity specifically, including the dangers of media, relationships, and thought life. Which of those areas presents the greatest challenge for you?
3.Omartian talks about the cumulative effect of small compromises — how tolerating a little impurity quietly erodes spiritual sensitivity. Can you identify a small compromise you've normalized that deserves a second look?