Having therefore these promises, dearly
beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit,
perfecting holiness in the fear of God. – 2 Corinthians 7:1
The word of God assures us that we shall be made completely holy. In this world there is a boundary line for everything, and there is an end to all things. But only for holiness there is no end, no limitation. He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still. And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.(Rev 22:11-12).
The word of God assures us that we shall be made completely holy. In this world there is a boundary line for everything, and there is an end to all things. But only for holiness there is no end, no limitation. He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still. And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.(Rev 22:11-12).
How should we live in this world? Live in high
status. You must be raised to a good position; your children’s life
should be blessed. Yes, you desire for all these good things for your
life. But primarily you must aim at leading a holy life. Yes, you
must always aspire to become more and more holy, become more pure at
heart.
There must be a craving in your heart for purity and
holiness. This desire makes you holy and pure. This is also the
desire of God. In fact God has called you for a life of
holiness. For this is the will of God, even your sanctification
that ye should abstain from fornication: (1Thes 4:3). For God hath not
called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.(1Thes 4:7).
When you
desire to become whole in purity, you must have fear of God in you.
Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from
all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of
God.(2Cor 7:1). Without the fear of God a person cannot grow in
holiness.
Anyone who fears God will always keep away from the evil
desires of the flesh. The transgression of the wicked said within my
heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes.(Ps 36:1) Observe the
life of Joseph. The secret of his protection from evil is the fear of
God. When he was tempted to commit sin, Joseph understood that he is not
committing sin against men, but against God who sees all things at all times
and that fear protected him from sin.
But he refused, and said unto
his master's wife, Behold, my master wotteth(1 Occurrence) not what is with me in the house,
and he hath committed all that he hath to my hand; There is none
greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back anything from me but
thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and
sin against God?(Gen 39:8-9).
Just like Joseph in all your actions,
consider that you are not doing against man, but you are committing your
actions to God. With the fear of God when you determine to
safeguard your holiness, God defiantly will protect you and keep you away from such
circumstances.
Look at Daniel’s life. Babylon was known to be a
city of fornications. Daniel was taken there as captive. But Daniel
feared God and offered himself to lead a holy life. But Daniel purposed
in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's
meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of
the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
Now God had brought Daniel
into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.(Dan 1:8-9).
Our
God is absolutely holy and he expects you to live a holy life.
May god bless You
May god bless You
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