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2 Corinthians 7:1 - Which Will It Be?

2 Corinthians 7:1 (NLT) 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. 

COMMENTARY PEARL

   Among other things, the Bible is a very 
honest book. It tells us when our heroes mess up. 
   The Bible tells us, for example, that 
after Noah filled an ark with a bunch of stinky 
animals, bobbed around in the ocean, and came to the 
new place God created for him, he went out and 
got drunk. 
   The Bible also tells us that Abraham, the 
father of faith, lied on multiple occasions. 
   David, the man after Gods own heart, 
committed adultery and then effectively committed 
murder to hide his adultery. 
   The mighty Samson, who could do 
supernatural feats of strength with the Holy Spirits 
empowerment, made many bad decisions and reaped the 
consequences. 
   When we come to the New Testament, we 
read of Simon Peters sins and lapses. 
   Now, if it were up to me, I would have 
left all those unfavorable details out. But the 
Bible includes them because they happened. 
   On the other hand, we read of other men 
and women of the Bible and dont find any 
accounts of them compromising or struggling with any 
sin. It is not that they didnt, but the Bible 
doesnt mention it. 
   We dont know of any sin that Joseph 
committed, except maybe bragging to his family about 
his dreams and being a little too proud of his 
cool coat. 
   Also, we dont read of any sin that 
Daniel or his friends Shadrach, Meshach, and 
Abednego committed. 
   So, we see that some believers struggled 
more than others. Heres what it comes down to: 
we choose what kind of Christian life we want 
to live. 
   If you want to live in constant struggle 
with sin, you can live that way. Or, you can live 
in newness of life by the power of the Holy 
Spirit, which has been provided for you by Jesus 
Christ through the cross. [Greg Laurie from Harvest 
Ministries; https://www.harvestdaily.com] 

LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE

2 Corinthians 7:1: Purification and 
Holiness: 
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2012/20120910-0712.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David 
DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: 
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/ 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug 
Batchelor: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657  

Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW (Live 
Series): 
https://www.discoverhopeawakens.com/webinar-registration-21585698406854