Date: Tuesday, 31st October, 2023
Text: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18
Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan
Exhortation:
Believers in Christ are in the world but not of the world- John 17:16-27. The world here refers to the systems of this earth that are under the control of Satan- 2 Corinthians 4:4. He influences the ungodly traditions and customs of this world and every practice that does not agree with the word of God. This is why friendship with the world is enmity with God -James 4:4.
We are, therefore, warned not be unequally bound together with unbelievers; not make mismatched alliances with them, inconsistent with our faith. For what partnership can righteousness have with lawlessness? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? What harmony can there be between Christ and Belial (Satan)? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. He has promised to be our God and dwell continually in us, only if we can .come out from among unbelievers and be separate and not touch any unclean thing- 2 Corinthians 6:14-18.
If we can fulfill these conditions, the Lord has promised to graciously receive us and welcome us. He will be a Father to us, and we shall be his sons and daughters.
The world is passing away with the lusts and passions thereof. But those who abide with the word of God will reign eternally.
Prayer Nugget: In Jesus name, I receive grace to be separate from the world and to live according to God’s word.