Wednesday | Call to Holiness | September 2

September 2: Wednesday — Call to Holiness

Bible Focus

• 2 Corinthians 6:3–10
• 2 Corinthians 6:11–7:1

Summary

• Paul showed that following Christ includes both hardships and victories.
• He remained faithful through suffering because his life and ministry belonged to God.
• Paul then appealed to the Corinthians to open their hearts and live in love and reconciliation with one another.
• A person who has been reconciled to God should also seek peace with others.
• Paul then called them to live a holy life by turning away from influences that lead them away from God.
• He warned them not to join themselves to unbelieving influences or take part in unclean practices.
• God promises to live among His people, walk with them, and be their God.
• He also promises to receive them as His people, sons, and daughters.
• These promises show that holiness begins with God’s presence, while we respond by turning away from what defiles us.
• God calls us to cleanse ourselves and grow in holiness because we belong to Him.

Question

• What does God’s promise to live with me teach me about the way I should live?

Answer

• Since God wants to dwell with me and call me His own, I should turn away from what is unclean and allow Him to make my life holy.

Reflection

• Is there anything in my relationships, choices, or habits that is drawing me away from God’s presence?

Takeaway

• God calls you to holiness because you belong to Him; stay close to Him and turn away from anything that separates you from Him.