Today’s Reading: Ecclesiastes 4:1‐6:12, 2 Corinthians 6:14‐7:7, Psalm 47:1‐9, Proverbs 22:16

2 Corinthians 7:1 Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God.

Context: Paul is explaining that the Corinthian church is to be set apart for God.

Observations:

• Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves…
  • Notice the gospel here:
    • Religion – I obey and therefor God shows me favor
    • The Gospel – God shows me favor and therefore I obey
• Cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit,
• Bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God.

Apply: I asked a man today if he was “cleaning himself” in response to the promises of God.  I must be asking myself the same question to allow the Spirit to have his way in my life.

How do the promises of God motivate you to clean yourself?