How does one stay pure when single?

What do you mean "pure"? By accepting the grace of God in the finished work of Christ?

Stay close to Jesus, live in love with Jesus.
I Cor.1:30 But by His doing you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption,
In the NT times that we live in our purity is Jesus. Its not all the other things we put on ourself that we have to do. Remember Jesus we only have two commends: Love God and Love People.

Things have become so bad that honestly it doesn't seem like marriage as most know it today helps most people all that much. There is divorce and adultery all over the place, and when a spouse goes astray in regards to their faith, in many cases the other spouse is extremely tempted to passively follow for fear of winding up abandoned by their husband/wife.

I just really don't think married people have it way easier than we single people do. If anything most probably have many days when they feel very flustered or stressed out or otherwise smothered by each other, while those of us who are single don't have to deal with anybody. In some ways it is much easier being single. We don't go through the same trials (of many sorts) that spouses do. Neither do we enjoy the benefits, either, of a loving marriage that Christ-focused. But again I don't think they somehow have it so much easier. For example as singles, we typically serve who we choose, on our terms, when we have the time, energy and health to do so. Spouses need to be supporting and patient and loving to each other every day, day after day, year after year, and I'm sure that isn't always easy, so say the least.

As far as "sexual purity" well before I was saved, I dun goofed multiple times, so I'm not one to give solid advice on that. Now that I am saved, it's kind of cool and weird, but I wanted that temptation out of my life and out of my life it went, along with several other temptations. So I guess my advice there is to ask Jesus for help. Worked for me.

Date Christians... Last girlfriend claimed to be a Christian on our first date, but hadn't gone to church for months.

Three glassed of wine later I was in a very awkward situation...

bummer ... I don't mind one or two drinks, but 3 noticeable changes show up.

pray, read, church, and fellowship...Since I've re-dedicated myself 2&1/2 years ago I've been able to remain pure because of the Lord ! Praise God !

historyincognito said:

This seems to be on mind at this time!

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Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature. (Romans 13:14, 1984 NIV)

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. (Colossians 4:2, 1984 NIV)

I'm confident that if you turn all your attention to Jesus with worship and prayer for 45-60+ minutes a day, you will eventually notice a huge difference (assuming you're also studying your Bible, being obedient, and nothing in particular is hindering your prayers). The problem is that without the pain from resisting temptation motivating you, it is harder to stick to that habit.