Be separate part 2

BE SEPARATE - PART TWO
WHEN IN DOUBT, WHAT RULES CAN I APPLY?
There are situations when we are not sure whether to be separate or not. In such a situation, there are some guiding principles to help us decide on what to do.
(a) If my action causes my brother to stumble, then I must not do it. (1 Cor. 8:13).
(b) Whatsoever I do, I must be sure it will bring glory to God, otherwise I should not do it. (Col. 3:17).
(c) I must separate from anything that harms my body, physically, mentally or emotionally
(1 Cor. 6:19-20).
(d) The best rule is to ask: If Jesus were in my present situation, what would He do? Whatever the honest answer to that question is what I must do also (1 Pet.2:21).
WHAT ARE THE RESULTS OF SEPARATION?
If we live a life of separation from sin and worldly amusements and separated unto God, the following blessings shall be ours:
(a) We shall be transformed more and more into the image of Jesus Christ (Rom. 12:2).
(b) We Lord will receive us (11 Cor. 6:17).
(c) We shall be a “Vessel unto honour fit for the Master’s use” (11 Tim. 2:20-21).
In making up your mind whether or not to be separate, always remember Moses and Juda.
(Heb. 11:24-25). May the Lord guide your choice.
QUESTIONS
1. What is the meaning of the “World” as used in 1 Jn. 2:15?
2. From what things are we definitely to be separate?
3. When in doubt what are we to do?
4. What are the results of a life of separation?
FURTHER READINGS: The following passages will tell you more about this topic: James 4:4, 11 Tim. 4:10. Heb. 11:13, 1 Tim. 4:7, Gal. 3:2.

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