What does the Bible say about keeping oneself pure?

In 1 Timothy 5:22, Paul instructs Timothy to 'keep thyself pure.' This purity is not achieved through personal effort or adherence to the law but is given through faith in Christ, who cleanses and sanctifies believers. The concept of purity is tied to our dependency on God's election and grace; we recognize that our nature is inherently sinful, and only through divine intervention can we be made pure. Therefore, we must look to Christ and trust in His righteousness to maintain our purity.