Paul urges them to remove the sexualimmoral man from among them because repentance and restoratiocannot happen until they realize what they have done wrong. - P66
Since we have been made clean bythe blood of Christ, we must no longer associate with the sinfulness ofthis world. Instead, we ought to seek righteousness as an expression ofour relationship with God. Let us deal with sin resolutely while alsobeing gracious toward others. - P66
"Instead of trying to conquer sin by working hard to change our actions, we canconquer sin by trusting Christ to change our affections." - David Platt - P66
Additionally, we are not called to overcome temptation on our own. We have our brothers and sisters in Christ to encourage and keep usw accountable (Gal. 6:1-2). More importantly, we have the Holy Spiritworking in us to help us live according to God‘s will (Phil. 2:13). Wecan overcome sin by the strength and resources that God provides. - P67
Let me never take His sacrifice for granted, but grantme the strength to live as set apart for You. In Jesus‘ name, amen - P67
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