Therefore- We Have Such Promises

Therefore, dear friends, since we have such promises, let us cleanse ourselves from every impurity of the flesh and spirit, completing our sanctification in the fear of God.
2 Corinthians 7:1 HCSB

Is this a mere suggestion or is it a command? It is neither. Paul is teaching. As there is a 'therefore, we must first see what came before.

And what agreement does God’s sanctuary have with idols? For we are the sanctuary of the living God, as God said: I will dwell among them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people. Therefore, come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord; do not touch any unclean thing, and I will welcome you. I will be a Father to you, and you will be sons and daughters to Me, says the Lord Almighty.
2 Corinthians 6:16‭-‬18 HCSB

These verses are a compilation of Leviticus 26:12; Is 52:11; 2Sam 7:14 are a few references. Paul was apt to do this to make a point all of scripture works together to tell us about our God andnour relationship with with.

When I was a younger Christian the text for today would condemn me and so would not think to connect it to the chapter before. But now, I know there is a reason for everything. If God has chosen is to dwell in then how can we live freshly lives. In honour of Him we would want to be pure.

I have the God who created all things living in my heart. How could I expect Him to live in a place filled with garbage and filth? How could I polite His home with pornography, lust and greed? How can I poluye His home with all manner of vile garbage? I cant! Not if I love Him. Amen!