Untainted
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The term "untainted" refers to a state of purity, innocence, or being free from corruption and moral blemish. In the context of the Bible, it often relates to the holiness and righteousness expected of God's people, as well as the nature of God Himself.

Biblical Context

1. God's Holiness: The concept of being untainted is closely associated with the holiness of God. In Leviticus 11:44 , God commands His people, "For I am the LORD your God; consecrate yourselves therefore, and be holy, because I am holy." This call to holiness implies a life untainted by sin and moral corruption.

2. Jesus Christ: Jesus is the ultimate example of an untainted life. Hebrews 4:15 states, "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin." Jesus lived a life completely free from sin, embodying the perfect standard of purity and righteousness.

3. Christian Living: Believers are called to live untainted lives, reflecting the holiness of God. James 1:27 emphasizes this by stating, "Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world." This verse highlights the importance of maintaining moral purity and avoiding the corrupting influences of the world.

4. The Church: The Church, as the body of Christ, is called to be untainted and pure. Ephesians 5:25-27 describes Christ's love for the Church, "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless." The Church is to be a reflection of Christ's purity and holiness.

5. Moral Integrity: The Bible frequently exhorts believers to maintain moral integrity and live untainted lives. Philippians 2:15 encourages believers to be "blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world." This call to moral integrity is a testament to the transformative power of the Gospel in the lives of believers.

Theological Implications

The concept of being untainted is deeply rooted in the nature of God and His expectations for His people. It underscores the transformative work of the Holy Spirit in sanctifying believers and enabling them to live lives that reflect God's holiness. The call to be untainted is not merely a moral obligation but a response to the grace and love of God, who empowers His people to live in a manner worthy of their calling.

Practical Application

Living an untainted life involves a conscious effort to align one's actions, thoughts, and desires with the will of God. It requires vigilance against the influences of sin and the world, as well as a commitment to spiritual disciplines such as prayer, Bible study, and fellowship with other believers. By seeking to live untainted lives, Christians bear witness to the transformative power of the Gospel and the holiness of God.
Greek
283. amiantos -- undefiled
... undefiled. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: amiantos Phonetic Spelling:
(am-ee'-an-tos) Short Definition: undefiled, untainted Definition: undefiled ...
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Library

Keep for God his Own Property Untainted; He Will Crown it if He ...
... Chapter XV. Keep for God His own property untainted; He will crown it if He choose.?
Keep for God His own property untainted; He will crown it if He choose. ...
/.../tertullian/the chaplet or de corona/chapter xv keep for god.htm

Concerning "Holy of Holies," "King of Kings," "Lord of Lords ...
... titles. 2. Now Holiness is that which we conceive as a freedom from all
defilement and a complete and utterly untainted purity. And ...
/.../rolt/dionysius the areopagite/chapter xii concerning holy of.htm

South -- the Image of God in Man
... In sum, it was vegete, quick, and lively, open as the day, untainted as the morning,
full of the innocence and sprightliness of youth, it gave the soul a ...
/.../various/the worlds great sermons vol 2/south the image of.htm

The Brazen Serpent
... trust on Jesus Christ, the uplifted Son of Man, is so profound that it is nothing
else than a new birth, and a new life comes into his veins untainted by the ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture i/the brazen serpent.htm

The Chaplet, or De Corona
... head --? Chapter XV. Keep for God His own property untainted; He will crown
it if He choose.? Elucidations. [ Prev] [Top] [Next ]. ...
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Preface
... a truly Christian man; as a shepherd of Calvinistic souls a man fervent and considerate;
of pure life; in friendship loyal; by jealousy untainted; in private ...
//christianbookshelf.org/lang/john knox and the reformation/preface.htm

The Climax of Ecclesiastes' Exercises Seems to have Been Reached ...
... wisdom. (There is only One whose name is as ointment poured forth untainted.).
Ver.2. The wise man's heart is where it should be. ...
/.../jennings/old groans and new songs/chapter x the climax of.htm

Spiritual Liberty
... This is a land where I can breathe the air and say it is untainted by the groan
of a single slave; my lungs receive it, and I know there has never been mingled ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 1 1855/spiritual liberty.htm

The Kingly Priesthood of the Saints
... What seraphic sonnets must those be which are thrilled from the lips of pure immortals,
untainted by a sin, unmingled with a groan: where they warble ever ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 1 1855/the kingly priesthood of the.htm

Fourth Tractate. Our Tutelary Spirit.
... Those, we read, that, otherwise untainted, have loved song become vocal animals;
kings ruling unreasonably but with no other vice are eagles; futile and ...
/.../plotinus/the six enneads/fourth tractate our tutelary spirit.htm

Thesaurus
Untainted (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Untainted (1 Occurrence). Hebrews 13:5 Your lives
should be untainted by love for money. Be content with ...
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Unswervingly (1 Occurrence)

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Untaken (1 Occurrence)

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Spotless (10 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Without a spot; especially, free from reproach or
impurity; pure; untainted; innocent; as, a spotless mind; spotless behavior. ...
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Resources
What will we be doing in Heaven? What will we do in Heaven? | GotQuestions.org

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If Adam and Eve hadn't sinned, introducing death into creation, wouldn't the world have gotten overpopulated? | GotQuestions.org

Untainted: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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Untainted (1 Occurrence)

Hebrews 13:5
Your lives should be untainted by love for money. Be content with what you have; for God Himself has said, "I will never, never let go your hand: I will never never forsake you."
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