2 Corinthians 6:17 (NKJV) 17 Therefore “Come out from among them And be separate, says the Lord.
As believers, most of us have heard this verse at least once. And if we’ve been a believer for a long time, it’s safe to assume that we have probably heard it many times.
The question is this; have we followed what it tells us to do?
Have we “come out from among them” and separated ourselves from the world in a significant way?
There are many ways we can do this, without actually moving out into the forest somewhere and living in isolation. In fact, isolating ourselves isn’t what this scripture is really referring to anyway.
But have we separated ourselves in our actions, our behavior, in ways that differentiate us from the rest of the people around us? Or do we just blend in and act like whoever we happen to be around at any given moment?
In the verses leading up to this one, Paul is speaking to the Corinthian Christians and encouraging them to come away from the worldly behaviors such as lawlessness and idol worship.
That’s a good place for us to start looking at our own lives. How similar are we to the world in the things we do and the things we involve ourselves in?
It’s pretty safe to assume that we don’t literally bow down to physical idols. But are our hearts attached to or involved with “things” that we esteem more highly than we should?
Things like movies, celebrities, hobbies, etc. can all become our idols.
Our behavior can also be something to consider. The way we act, the things we say, the words we use are all ways that we can attach ourselves to or separate ourselves from the world.
No matter who we are, we can all use a little “checkup” once in a while. It’s good for us to look at what we do and let God show us where we might need to make adjustments, whether big or small.
So, don’t worry about packing up your things and moving out into the woods somewhere. But let’s ask God how to separate ourselves in ways that are pleasing to Him 🙂
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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