Several were extremely open and honest about his sexual desire for her. More structure would have been helpful, too.Īnother thing I found problematic were some of Jim's letters that Elisabeth quotes.
I just found myself not quite so interested in the details of her relationships with God and Jim I wanted more focus on Scripture and practical purity. There's nothing wrong with that, of course. But instead it was the other way around - very autobiographical, with the principles of submission and holiness explored more incidentally. I was disappointed somewhat because I thought this book would be primarily about how to move toward purity, with some examples from Elisabeth's life to illustrate her points. It was not an easy road, but through Christ Jim and Elisabeth were able to offer their love to God and accept when His answer was "not yet." It's a profound lesson, and all the more when the blessing denied is such a wonderful one. During this period, Elisabeth kept detailed diaries recording her thoughts, prayers, and struggles with submitting to God's will. In a culture obsessed with dating, sex, and intimacy, the need for Elliot's freeing message is greater than ever.Show More be single for the missionary work he was undertaking at that time. Passion and Purity includes honest, biblical direction on these important matters of the heart:Loving passionately while remaining sexually pureWhether or not to marry, and who is the right oneThe man's and woman's role in relationshipsPutting God's desires ahead of personal desiresHow far is too far, physically
These revealing personal glimpses, combined with relevant biblical teaching, will remind you that only by putting your human passion and desire through His fire can God purify your love. Through letters, diary entries, and memories, she shares the temptations, difficulties, victories, and sacrifices of two young people whose commitment to Christ took priority over their love for each other.
In her classic book Passion and Purity, Elisabeth Elliot candidly shares with you her love story with Jim Elliot as evidence that she has been there. But it is often a painful, lonely process that takes longer than we want it to. We know we need to commit daily to Christ all matters of the heart and to wait upon Him.
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