OUR PURIFICATION

“LET US PURIFY OURSELVES OF ALL THINGS THAT CONTAMINATE OUR BODY OR SPIRIT. AND LET IS WORK TOWARD COMPLETE HOLINESS BECAUSE WE FEAR GOD.” 2 CORINTHIANS 7:1

Living a life that is one of freedom from all outside influences is impossible. There is evil all throughout this world. Even though we are not of this world we do live in this world. As we continue to follow Jesus as our Lord and Savior there will be attacks not only from those around us but also from the spiritual world around us. There is a fight going on and that fight is taking place in the spiritual realm. It is a war that involves both you and me. Not only do we have to have a faith, so great to believe for the good things of our God in heaven, but we also must be able to realize that there are many unseen things happening that are influencing our lives. As we continue to build our faith, we must work to keep ourselves on the path of righteousness. We must do our best to stay away from the temptations of this world in both thought and deed. 2 Corinthians 7:1 tells us to purify ourselves of all things that contaminate body and spirit. The Lord has given us a free spirit but has also given us knowledge and understanding if we just ask for it. We know right from wrong. We know the way to Christ. But sometimes we become distracted by this world and do things that we shouldn’t. Our Lord is always there to pick us up. But why do we put ourselves through such temptations and struggles when we don’t have to? If we keep our focus on the Lord, our God and trust him in any and all of our situations he will take away our burdens. He has already lived them and died to defeat them. He has already claimed victory for us. All we have to do is believe and receive. We must keep the focus on Jesus and not this world. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!