When we become a Christian, there is a spiritual birth that must take place which identifies us as being children of God (John 3:5). Because of our being Gods children, we can now call upon God as our Father (Gal. 4:6).<\/p>\n
Emphasizing the above concept, Paul admonishes the Corinthian brethren who were attempting to hold on to the world and the Lord at the same time (it cant be done – Matthew 6:24) to:<\/p>\n
\nTherefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, and I will receive you. I will be a Father to you, and you shall be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty<\/strong><\/em> (2 Corinthians 6:17-18).<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Paul appeals to these brethren from the standpoint of their being Gods children, to live a separated and holy lifestyle from the ungodly influences of this world (2 Corinthians 7:1; cf. Romans 12:1-2).<\/p>\n
Gods promises listed in 2 Corinthians 6:16-18, should have been more than enough to have motivated these brethren to cleanse [themselves] from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God<\/strong><\/em> (2 Corinthians 7:1).<\/p>\n
Could anything be more noble and elevating than being called the sons and daughters of God?<\/p>\n
To ask the question, is to answer the question.<\/p>\n
The challenge then, is will we live godly lives as sons and daughters [children] of God in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation<\/em><\/strong> (Philippians 2:15; cf. Deuteronomy 32:5).<\/p>\n
Lets think about it!<\/strong><\/p>\n
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