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IYAR 5

Being Set-Apart …

 

“Having, then, these promises, beloved, let US cleanse OURSELVES from all defilement of the flesh and spirit, perfecting set-apartness in the fear of Elohim.”  (2Cor 7:1, emphasis mine)

 

According to our opening verse, it is our responsibility to purify ourselves from those things that contaminate, infect, and defile, in other words, get rid of the 'trash'.  Being set-apart and holy is not only a goal to strive for; it is also a prerequisite for citizenship in the New Jerusalem, the future kingdom of Messiah Yeshua:

 

“And everyone having this expectation in Him CLEANSES HIMSELF, as He is clean.” (1John 3:3, emphasis mine)

 

Holiness can be explained as a commitment, dedication and consecration to the Elohim of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.  It will also be revealed in sincere and total obedience toward our Creator, and His Torah.  Additionally, it will be seen in the integrity with which we handle our relationships involving other people.  Being set-apart and holy was never intended to be total isolation from the remainder of humanity, but as we cultivate shalom with all people, we find that holiness is a form of ‘insulation’.

 

“… and that you PUT ON the renewed man which was created according to Elohim, in righteousness and SET-APARTNESS of the truth.” (Eph 4:24, emphasis mine)

 

“I call upon you, therefore, brothers, through the compassion of Elohim, to present your bodies a living offering – SET-APART, well-pleasing to Elohim – your reasonable worship.”  (Rom 12:1, emphasis mine)

 

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