"Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God."
2 CORINTHIANS 7:1
There is no life without God. No eternity without Jesus. No heaven - No hope - No Truth. There is no concern in life except to be rightly related to the one and only author of life - Jesus Christ. He is literally the King, Savior and Spirit that lives within.
I would rather gouge out my own eye then not allow my Lord to see clearly through the eyes he has given. Nothing else is important or relevant except the Lord's will and the truth of Jesus Christ. Time has no meaning in eternity - let there be no more worry except that to be rightly related to the Lord Jesus Christ.
It is for Jesus that we remove ourselves from the world and its pull towards sin. We remain in the world - separated by personal choice from false hope and sinful pleasures that lead to death. In the acceptance of Christ and through his Holy Spirit - we are sanctified in obedience through faith - and are able to live free - sinless lives - and allowed to be a light for him. He is the light - we are his Temple - and his light will shine through us for his purpose.
We do not belong to ourselves in Christ - but to him - the one who has forgiven us and made us clean. We do not walk alone - but with the Lord in all things - as he is in us - guiding - teaching - speaking and directing our path. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom - obedience brings sanctification - faith brings forth righteousness - and King Jesus is all of these things in us. So - do not drift away but pull yourself towards God and he will overcome your affliction - he will heal your pain - and he will wipe away your tears and bring you a new hope and a new life.
"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." Proverbs 9:10
David himself said in the Holy Spirit, ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand, Until I put Your enemies beneath Your feet.”’ Mark 12:36
"Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work." 2 Timothy 2:21
"I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." Galatians 2:20
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