Appealing for Holiness
2 Corinthians 6:13-7:4
Memory Verse: Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 2 Corinthians 7:1
This week we have focused on the need for good relationships with one another. As we complete our Scripture reading for the week we find ourselves being exhorted to holiness. The call is for us to be separated from the world in practice.
1. The practice of being bound in partnership with unbelievers is not an acceptable partnership.
2. Christ in partnership with Belial would be without harmony.
3. Placing idols in the temple is a worldly practice.
Holiness means separating oneself to the things of God and not living in partnership with the world or the things of the world. In chapter 7 and verse 1 Paul admonishes us to seek a perfection of holiness in the fear of God. Through a great reverential respect to the Lord we are to walk in obedience to Christ.
Holiness will produce Godly relationships. As a matter of fact, the nature of our relationships reveals our holiness. It would be incompatible for one seeking after the holiness of God to live in broken relationships with his brother. It is also incompatible for a believer to have partnership relationships with unbelievers. Let us strive for holiness in all things.
Reflection
What did God say to me from this Scripture reading, devotional, and or prayer time?
What did God say to me?
