Paul had just warned the Corinthians about coming out of idol worship and about bringing pagan practices into the church. In chapter 6:11-18, the apostle draws a very good picture of what Christ looks like by drawing on Old Testament images and the Law. He further described the holiness of God that is found only in King Jesus, the spotless Lamb of God. In keeping with the commandments of God, there are eternal rewards he label as promises in the opening of chapter Seven. The apostle final warning comes in a strong statement of separation. Believers in the LORD Jesus Christ must separate themselves from those who remain unclean (those who continue to worship idols) before God. The intent of the apostle’s warning does not warrant the moving out of communities and leaving jobs where unbelievers are on a daily basis. His warning is for believers not to have fellowship with those who are unclean and refuse to listen to the Gospel of Jesus Christ which leads to godly repentance, which leads to eternal life.
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