Purity Within

 1 Samuel 1-2; Psalms 66; 2 Corinthians 7

“Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.”

2 Corinthians 7:1

The living God has initiated relationship with us through Jesus Christ and invites us to be his sons and daughters. However, God is holy. To relate with intimacy with our Holy Father, God, we require Christ’s righteousness in our lives. We also require the surrender of our will to God, so that we choose to purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit. This daily cleansing through repentance and receiving the grace of God keeps our conscience clear before him. We don’t have to live with condemnation for sins for which we’ve repented. However, stubborn, willful sin will contaminate us and interfere with our intimacy with God. If we “cherish” sin (Psalm 66:18), God will not listen to us.

In which areas of our life are we being invited to new levels of intimacy with God?

Is anything still “contaminating” our body or spirit?

Will we choose a daily discipline of examination under the Holy Spirit’s guidance in order to walk freely with God?

“Search me O God and know my heart, for your glory.”