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ourselves from everything that contaminates and defiles body and
spirit, and bring our consecration to completeness in the reverential
fear of God.
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What are the great promises to which Paul is referring? The previous verse tells us.

II Corinthians 6:18
And I will be a Father to you, and you shall be My sons and daughters,
says the Lord Almighty.

Yes, we have a future before us to walk as the sons and daughters of the almighty God!
We will share His glory! We will walk in great authority! We will be as gods, being the sons
and daughters of Yahweh! We will have access into His presence, and we will be partakers
of His most holy things! If we have a vision of what awaits us then we will “cleanse ourselves
from everything that contaminates and defiles body and spirit.” We will seek to be
completely consecrated to God.
During this brief period of our life on earth, it is not readily apparent what we shall
be. Yet all throughout the Scriptures our Father has given us indications of the glorious
future that lies ahead for the sons of God. We are told that “for a little while” it is man’s lot
to be lower than the angels.

Hebrews 2:6-7
But one has testified somewhere, saying, "What is man, that Thou rememberest
him? Or the son of man, that Thou art concerned about him? Thou hast made
him for a little while lower than the angels...”

The day is coming, however, when men will judge angels.

I Corinthians 6:3
Do you not know that we shall judge angels?

What kind of people should we now be? Should we walk as beasts; coveting, lusting,
fighting, seeking temporal pleasures and possessions? If your life is focused upon the
temporal pursuits of this life, then you have far too narrow a view of your life and future
destiny. Look up! Raise your eyes! Observe what great things the Father has planned for His
sons! And seeing all these things, purify yourself! Walk as one who is called to the image
and likeness of God with a destiny to share His glory.

May you be blessed with peace and understanding in these days.