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9/3/2010 - II Cor. 7:1 Why Should I Deny Myself?

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Scripture: II Cor. 7: 1 Because we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that can defile our body or spirit. And let us work toward complete holiness because we fear God.

Observation: Why should we attempt to stay morally clean? For at least 3 reasons: 1) God has made such great promises to us. We both should respond with great gratitude for His grace and seriousness about not missing out on them.
2) They defile our body and spirit. They just make us feel dirty on the inside and can even destroy our physical health.
3) We fear (or ought to fear) God. He is big and He hates sin and He disciplines even those He loves. All good reasons to live straight!!

Application: When tempted, I need to remember these 3 reasons to live right. I want to receive all God has for me, my family, my church, my ministry. I want to feel clean and stay healthy. I do fear God and I want to live like it.

Prayer: Dear God, remind me of the costs and the reasons to live right for you. Please forgive me for my failures and give me to grace to live as you would have me to.

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