Cleanse ourselves

"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 KJV). After each command, the Lord has given us many promises and blessings. He has commanded us to come out from among all unbelievers, to live a life separated from the gods of this world, and to not get caught up in any filthiness, which only seduces the flesh. He has commanded us to be pure and to live a life faithful unto the Lord, filled with the Holy Spirit. We are to live a life that is able to show others the Truth through the Word of God. He asks us to live a holy life, under the knowledge of His Word and guided by His very hand. Battles will come, and the battle will be against self. Self has a hard time giving up the things it was so used to indulging in. There are certain appetites that self has opened the door to that are totally against God's will. These appetites of the flesh need to be crucified daily. There are great promises that await the believer, and God is willing to pour them down upon each and everyone of us if we obey His Word. "Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty" (‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭6‬:‭17-18‬ KJV). God bless you. Amen