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“"The Holiness Barrier"”

Thoughts for Today:

It is important to remember, when Paul originally wrote this letter to the Corinthians, he did not have it broken down into chapters and verses. That came much later -- chapters in the late 1300s, and then verses in the mid-1500s. These were good changes because it helped people to find passages more easily. For the most part, the work of the Bible scholars was excellent. However, every once in a while, we begin a chapter not with a new thought, but in a continuation of the previous. Our passage today is a great example -- it probably should have been the concluding verse of Chapter Six.

In our passage today, Paul is referring to God's promises at the end of the last chapter. If we obey Him, He will be a Father to us, treating us like sons and daughters. Notice Paul said: "Let us purify ourselves." Therefore, the benefits contained in the promises of God are conditioned upon our decision to either join ourselves in unholy alliances to the world, or remain separate unto Him.

Sometimes it may seem impossible when we work, live, and go to school in an unbelieving world. But, amazing things happen inside of us when we immerse ourselves in the Word of God -- it washes us clean and helps us to be separate. As a result, questionable relationships, difficult choices, and confusing circumstances become much more clear. So whenever one of us is struggling, our advice should always be: "Join a Bible study, open and read the Scriptures every day, pray and seek the Lord, and spend more time in fellowship with other Christians." That's how we are purified -- Christ in us (the indwelling Word) and us in Him (the body of Christ). Jesus is the holiness barrier.

Questions to Ponder:

Have you remained separate from the influence of the world and the ungodliness of other people, or are you placing yourself in peril each day? What can you do to create a holiness barrier? Are you reading the Bible daily? What has the greatest influence -- the Word of God or the attitudes and habits of unbelievers? What steps can you take today to improve your holiness?

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Pocket Devotions are written by Mike Brooks. A retired businessman, he is Moderator of South Shores church, leads the Deacon Board, serves on the finance committee, and he teaches a Men's Bible study and the Men's Ministry. Mike has a passion for evangelical missions. He is the husband of Sherry; the father of Ryan, Natalie, Krissy, Rebecca, and Amanda; the father-in-law of Ariel; and the grandfather of Conner and Christian.