81. How can we be kept pure?
We must watch and pray, and avoid everything that awakens impure desires.
Matt. 26:41. Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation.
82. What things awaken impure desires?
Gluttony and drunkenness, immoral and exciting amusements, bad company, the reading of improper books, and everything that excites carnal and impure thoughts.
83. Are not gluttony and drunkenness alone dangerous sins?
Yes, indeed; they are a shameful abuse of God's gifts, by which we ruin soul and body and shut ourselves out from the kingdom of God.
Luk. 21:34. And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with gluttony, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.
84. What does God require of us in the sixth commandment?
We must live a chaste and pure life, whether we are married or unmarried, husband and wife loving and honoring each other.