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Be Ye Separate By PASTOR ROBERT
BAILEY
410 SOUTH
MAIN ST. BEAVER
DAM, KENTUCKY 42320 PHONE:
270.274.3169 E-Mail:
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www.home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-truesong Introduction: Biblical Separation has become a thing of the
past in this modern age. As
children of God we should practice ecclesiastical separation.
Separation is to be sanctified or set apart for the master’s use. 2 Timothy 2:21
If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall
be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's
use, and prepared unto every good work. Separation
is to cleanse ourselves of things that hinders our walk with God. 2
Corinthians 7:1 Having therefore
these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from
all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in
the fear of God. Separation is to separate ourselves from unfruitful
works of darkness. Ephesians 5:11
And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of
darkness, but rather reprove them.
God’s Holy Word commands us to be separate from the ungodliness
of this world. 2
Corinthians 6:17 Wherefore
come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord,
and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, The following
sermon is a brief study about this important subject. Just a little sin can get you off track in your
Christian walk. Hebrews 12:1
Wherefore seeing
we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses,
let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily
beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before
us, We must realize also a little sin in a church can destroy the work of God there. 1
Corinthians 5:6-8 Your glorying
is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole
lump? Purge out therefore the old leaven,that ye may be a new
lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed
for us: Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven,
neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the
unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. The Lord wants us to live
like children of God should live. Romans 12:1-2
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present
your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which
is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world:
but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may
prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of
God. Our
God is Holy; therefore we should want to live holy lives before
God. 1
Peter 1:15-16 But as he which hath called
you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because
it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. Leviticus 10:10
And that ye may
put difference between holy and unholy, and between unclean and
clean. Ezekiel
44:23 And they shall teach my people the difference between the holy and profane,
and cause them to discern between the unclean and the clean. The
holy scriptures says: 1
John 1:5-6 This then
is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you,
that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say
that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie,
and do not the truth: 1 Peter 2:9
But ye are a chosen
generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people;
that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you
out of darkness into his marvellous light: Titus 2:14
Who gave himself
for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify
unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. We are not to take part in the sins of others even if they call us brother. 1
Corinthians 5:11 But now I have written unto you not to keep company,
if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous,
or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner;
with such an one no not to eat. Isaiah 52:11
Depart ye, depart
ye, go ye out from thence, touch no unclean thing; go ye out of
the midst of her; be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the LORD. Let us walk in God’s light and separate ourselves from things that will destroy our spiritual walk with God. The following is a brief outline of some things we should separate ourselves from as children of God. I)
Be Ye Separate from the
world In this 21st Century some churches look, dress and act like the
world. I guess my question
is how do people know we are different from the world if we do
these things. It seems like the world moves and some churches
are moving with it to keep up with its ways. Sometimes it looks
like those churches are worshiping the god of this world. 2 Corinthians 4:4 In whom the god of this world
hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light
of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should
shine unto them. Let us look further into what the holy scriptures says about this. 1 John 2:15-17 Love not the
world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love
the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that
is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes,
and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that
doeth the will of God abideth for ever. 1 John 5:19-21 And we know
that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness. And
we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding,
that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true,
even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal
life. Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen. Matthew 6:19-21 Lay not up for yourselves treasures
upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves
break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in
heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves
do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there
will your heart be also. II) Be Ye Separate from false teachers In this modern age people love sweet preaching that will not get on their toes. The devil knows this and he makes sin look fun. The devil’s ministers will tell people the grass is greener on the other side but they will never tell them there is a cesspool under that green grass. Some people may even slide into hell from church pews because they bought these false prophets lies. 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 For such are false apostles,
deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of
Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an
angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers
also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end
shall be according to their works. Matthew 7:15 Beware of false prophets, which
come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening
wolves. 1 Timothy 6:3-5 If any man
teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the
words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according
to godliness; He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions
and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil
surmisings, Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute
of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw
thyself. Romans 16:17 Now I beseech you, brethren,
mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine
which ye have learned; and avoid them. 2
Corinthians 6:14-18 Be ye not
unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship
hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath
light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial?
or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? And what
agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple
of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and
walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
Wherefore come out from
among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not
the unclean thing; and I will receive you, And will be a Father
unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord
Almighty. 1
Timothy 4:1-2 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter
times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing
spirits, and doctrines of devils; Speaking lies in hypocrisy;
having their conscience seared with a hot iron; Acts
20:28-31 Take heed therefore unto yourselves,
and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made
you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased
with his own blood. For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves
enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also of your own selves
shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples
after them. Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of
three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with
tears. 2
Peter 2:1-3 But there
were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall
be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable
heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon
themselves swift destruction. And many shall follow their pernicious
ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken
of. And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make
merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth
not, and their damnation slumbereth not. III) Be Ye Separate from
disobedience We
see more rebellion now among the religious community than we ever
have. Let us face it; perilous times have come. 2
Timothy 3:1-7 This know
also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men
shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud,
blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without
natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent,
fierce, despisers of those that are good, Traitors, heady, highminded,
lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; Having a form of
godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead aptive
silly women laden with sins, lced away with divers lusts, Ever
learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Disobedience
is on the rise in some churches.
People need to read 2 Corinthians 10:5-6. Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against
the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought
to the obedience of Christ; And having in a readiness to revenge
all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled. Please
read what God’s Holy Word says about this. Ephesians
2:2 Wherein in time past ye walked according
to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power
of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: Ephesians 5:6
Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh
the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. Colossians
3:6 For which things' sake the wrath
of God cometh on the children of disobedience: Hebrews 2:2 For if the
word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and
disobedience received a just recompence of reward.
IV) Be Ye Separate from
Trouble Makers In
these last days we see divisions in churches nation wide. Pay attention to what God’s Holy Word says about
trouble makers. 2 Peter 2:3 And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise
of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their
damnation slumbereth not. They
want you to get involved in their sin.
They use their ways to divide the household of Faith. Luke
11:17 But he, knowing their thoughts,
said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought
to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth. Matthew
12:25 And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided
against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house
divided against itself shall not stand: Mark
3:25 And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.
Proverbs
6:16-19 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto
him: A proud look, a lying
tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be
swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies,
and he that soweth discord among brethren. (1) Withdraw Yourself 2 Thessalonians
3:6 Now we command
you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw
yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not
after the tradition which he received of us. 1 Timothy 6:5
Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth,
supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself. Also
read: 2
Thessalonians 3:11 For we hear that there are some which walk among you
disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies. 2 Thessalonians 3:14 And if any
man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have
no company with him, that he may be ashamed. (2) Mark Them Romans 16:17
Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences
contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. (3)Turn Away 2 Timothy
3:5 Having a form
of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. (4)Avoid Discord of any kind Proverbs
6:14-19 Frowardness is in his heart,
he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord. Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly;
suddenly shall he be broken without remedy. These six things doth
the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent
blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations,
feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that
speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. (5)Avoid Divisions Romans
16:17 Now I beseech you, brethren,
mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine
which ye have learned; and avoid them. 1
Corinthians 1:10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord
Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there
be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together
in the same mind and in the same judgment. 1
Corinthians 3:3 For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you
envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk
as men? 1
Corinthians 11:18 For first
of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there
be divisions among you; and I partly believe it. Stay away from those that cause division! Ask your self “What Would Jesus Do?” Proverbs 6:14 Frowardness is
in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord. Proverbs
6:19 A false witness that speaketh lies,
and he that soweth discord among brethren. Conclusion: You may think what is the importance of Biblical Separation in this modern society? My friend it is more important now than it ever has been before. Let us look at what God’s Holy word says about this modern age. 2
Thessalonians 3:6-15 Now we command
you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw
yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not
after the tradition which he received of us. For yourselves know
how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly
among you; Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but
wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not
be chargeable to any of you: Not because we have not power, but
to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us. For even
when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would
not work, neither should he eat. For we hear that there are some
which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.
Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus
Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing. And if any man obey
not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company
with him, that he may be ashamed. Yet count
him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. Matthew
18:15-20 Moreover if thy brother shall
trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee
and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.
But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more,
that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be
established. And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto
the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him
be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican. Verily I say unto
you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven:
and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth
as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for
them of my Father which is in heaven. For where two or three are
gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. 1
Corinthians 5:10-11 Yet not altogether
with the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners,
or with idolaters; for then must ye needs go out of the world.
But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man
that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater,
or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one
no not to eat. 2
Corinthians 6:16-18 And what agreement
hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the
living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in
them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Wherefore
come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord,
and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, And will
be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith
the Lord Almighty. Now I believe if we really took these scriptures and pondered on them we could see their importance for the time we live in now. Remember, 2 Corinthians 6:17: Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord,
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