Cleansing ourselves is sanctification, the ongoing process between justification and salvation. Baptism washes us, but human nature, bad habits, and carnal thinking remain, so daily stains must be removed through repentance. The Greek hagiazo means to make clean, and that purity sets us apart from the world. God cleanses through Christ's blood, His Spirit, and His Word, yet we bear responsibility: "Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded" (James 4:8). Daily study, honest self-examination of motives, self-denial, confession, and obedience wash away the world's stain as we yield. This inward war against the flesh, the world, and Satan continues until Christ returns, preparing us to govern in the Kingdom. The pure in heart will see God. Also see sermons and articles about Cleansing Ourselves.
2 Corinthians 7:1 Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
1 John 3:3 And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.
1 Peter 1:15-16 but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, "Be holy, for I am holy."
2 Corinthians 6:14-15 Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness? And what accord has Christ with Belial? Or what part has a believer with an unbeliever?
2 Corinthians 6:17 Therefore"Come out from among them And be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, And I will receive you."
Psalm 24:4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, Who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, Nor sworn deceitfully.
1 Thessalonians 4:7 For God did not call us to uncleanness, but in holiness.
James 4:8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
1 Peter 1:22 Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart,
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1 Corinthians 5:7 Therefore purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new lump, since you truly are unleavened. For indeed Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us.
