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It is imperative that we discover fully the plan and purpose of the Lord for His very own. The method of gaining entrance into the kingdom of the Lord is generally well known and practiced by the church. However, not all by any means, once gaining entrance live according to kingdom principles. The Word of the Lord is always our guide in matters of Christian living. The Lord will have a people who live peaceably with others. At the same time they will demonstrated the holiness of the Lord which is so important to put into practice if we are to see the Lord. Heb. 12:14.
The promises of the Lord are conditional. Salvation is for all, but without repentance and confession to the Lord of our sin, it is not received. 1 John 1:9 To participate in all the blessings of the Lord we find Divine requirements. His promises to the people of the Lord are wonderful and majestic. They are the temple of the Lord and His promise is to dwell and walk in them, demonstrating that they are indeed His people and that He is their God. There is no greater blessing than to enter into such a beautiful promise where we have a most intimate knowledge of the Lord. 2 Cor. 6:16.
What does the Lord require of those who are His. The Lord revealed His expectations to Micah and consequently to all who will hear. He is seeking a people who will live according to the Divine Word showing a life style which is pleasing to the Lord. Manifesting the mercy of the Lord while walking in all humility before the Lord. Micah 6:8 Turning to the writings of the Apostles we find that it is a call to the highest form of righteousness and purity before the Lord. Come out, dare to be different, leave the old life, be separate, totally exclude yourself from the former manner of living.
2 Cor. 6:17 Abstain from any action which even has the appearance of an evil action. 2 Thes. 5:22.
The intentions of the Lord to have a people of holiness should not be misconstrued into a series of demands or commands. It is not a subject which was meant to be burdensome but rather a life designed to bring the highest blessings of the Lord upon His people. Freedom from those things of the world which are futile and frivolous. Those who are in Christ have the benefit of having been made free from sin, not some but the whole of the past sinful life. They are now servants of the Most High, bringing forth fruit unto righteousness. Thus making certain that they possess life eternal in the Lord Jesus Christ. Rom. 6:22 He said, Be ye holy for I am holy.
Lev. 20:7, 1 Peter 1:15-16.