We Have These Promises

Therefore, 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 

Salamanca, Spain

In 2 Corinthians chapter 6, God tells us that we are His coworkers. 

God has said,

"I will be a Father to you,
    and you will be my sons and daughters,
says the Lord Almighty.”

Since God has made these promises to us, we should follow and obey Him.

And purify ourselves from everything that contaminates our body.

And also purify ourselves from anything that might contaminate our spirit.

Perfecting holiness out of our love for God.

Letting Him work in us to make us holy out of reverence for God.

Let Us Purify Ourselves

Therefore, 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

We have God's promises.

Therefore, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates our bodies.

And from everything that contaminates our spirits.

God molds us into His handiwork,

Perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.

Let us purify ourselves.

And follow God's path.

Promises

Therefore, 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

God has given us an abundance of promises.

I'm not very good at keeping promises.

But God keeps every one of His promises. I can count on Him.

How reassuring is that!

His rainbow is a promise to never flood the whole earth again.

In his letter to the Corinthians, Paul writes about more of God's promises.

Since we have them, Paul encourages us to purifiy ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit.

That is almost impossible for me to do.

But God sends His Holy Spirit to guide and direct my thoughts and actions in the way He would have me go.

God's promises are true and good.