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". . . perfecting holiness in the fear of God" -
2 Corinthians 7:1
Therefore, having these promises. . . ." I claim God’s promises for my life and
look to their fulfillment, and rightly so, but that shows only the human
perspective on them. God’s perspective is that through His promises I will come
to recognize His claim of ownership on me. For example, do I realize that my
"body is the temple of the Holy Spirit," or am I condoning some habit in my body
which clearly could not withstand the light of God on it? (1 Corinthians 6:19 ).
God formed His Son in me through sanctification, setting me apart from sin and
making me holy in His sight (see Galatians 4:19 ). But I must begin to transform
my natural life into spiritual life by obedience to Him. God instructs us even
in the smallest details of life. And when He brings you conviction of sin, do
not "confer with flesh and blood," but cleanse yourself from it at once (
Galatians 1:16 ). Keep yourself cleansed in your daily walk.
I must cleanse myself from all filthiness in my flesh and my spirit until both
are in harmony with the nature of God. Is the mind of my spirit in perfect
agreement with the life of the Son of God in me, or am I mentally rebellious and
defiant? Am I allowing the mind of Christ to be formed in me? (see Philippians
2:5 ). Christ never spoke of His right to Himself, but always maintained an
inner vigilance to submit His spirit continually to His Father. I also have the
responsibility to keep my spirit in agreement with His Spirit. And when I do,
Jesus gradually lifts me up to the level where He lived-a level of perfect
submission to His Father’s will— where I pay no attention to anything else. Am I
perfecting this kind of holiness in the fear of God? Is God having His way with
me, and are people beginning to see God in my life more and more?
Be serious in your commitment to God and gladly leave everything else alone.
Literally put God first in your life.
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