"Separation"

2 cor 6.14-7:1

I. SEPARATED TO GOD—Rom. 12:1–2

A. Presenting our bodies unto God (This is our reasonable, required service)

B. Be not conformed to this world (Not joining the sinful, worldly practices).

C. Transformed by renewing (making new) our minds (This requires careful thinking and meditation) -The Word washes and renews.

D. Finding the will of God (Progressive steps: this morningII. SEPARATED FROM SIN—2 Cor. 7:1

A. Filthiness of the flesh—sins of the body (Col. 3:5, “Mortify [cleanse] your members”)

B. Filthiness of the spirit—secret sins (Besetting sin—Heb. 12:1)

C. Perfecting holiness—must work at holiness daily (“Come out”—2 Cor. 6:17. Something you must do)

III. SEPARATED FROM UNBELIEVERS—2 Cor. 6:14–18

A. Righteousness and unrighteousness differ

B. Communion and darkness differ

C. Belief and unbelief differ

D. Church and idols differ (The Christian is required to give up some things to be a success)