DEFILEMENT

 Defilement

Defilement is the state of impurity. It is the opposite of sanctification. Defilement is satanic weapon to prevent the manifestation of God's power in an individual life. Just as sanctification attract the power and the presence of God in one's life , defilement prevent the manifestation of the power of God in an individual's life. 

" For the LORD thy God walketh in the midst of thy camp, to deliver thee, and to give up thine enemies before thee; therefore shall thy camp be holy: that he see no unclean thing in thee, and turn away from thee Duet. 23:14".

The above scripture revealed how defilement can prevent the move of God  and the  blessing that accomplished such movement. 

THINGS THAT CAUSES DEFILEMENT

Defilement according to the English dictionary, simply means; Pollution, contamination, taint, uncleanness, abomination, foulness. What are things that can  make a believer to be defiled.  " And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man.For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: All these evil things come from within, and defile the man..... Mark 7:20-23.

If defilement can prevent the move of God in one's life, then it is something you should seriously deal with through the help of the Holy Spirit to overcome it on a daily basis.

OVERCOMING DEFILEMENT

Since you now known what defilement is, and the things that causes defilement, the nest step of action is to overcome it. "- Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. 2 Corinth.6:17-18 KJV" 

 "Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 2Cor  7:1"

It is a command from Apostle Paul to the Corinth to separate themselves from the things that causes defilement. The Holy Spirit is revealing to you through this article the adverse or negative effect of defilement in an individual's life. The  bible says he that doeth righteousness is righteous. "1John.3.7 - Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. You  have be declared righteous through the finished work of the cross. So it is expected of you to live in that nature of God. The word "doeth" means to live by. So he that live in God's righteousness is righteous even as God is righteous. The bible says you are the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. 2Cor.5.21 - For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. 

The reason why the bable says "be ye holy for I am Holy" is because God has given to you His nature of Purity, so therefore be separated from things that causes defilement and be separated to God perfecting holiness in the fear of the Lord.

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WHY SANCTIFICATION

 What is sanctification? Does sanctification portray purity? If it does, then what about purification obtained during salvation. Does it mean after salvation, there is a need for another level of purification? 

So many believers  believe there is no difference between sanctification and salvation . Well, through the help of the Holy Spirit, I will show you the difference.

Salvation is the transformation that you received when you are bore again. It is a state of being regenerated, the rebirth of your spirit. By rebirth I means be renewed or cleansed by the blood of the Lamb of God so that your spirit can have access or stand before God blameless. Salvation gives you the privileged to stand before God without any sin. Naturally, man is born a sinner, salvation makes you a saint, someone that have been washed with the blood of the Lamb of God.

If salvation renew our spirits and through the process we become  saints in Christ Jesus, then, why sanctification ? Does it means at salvation we were not sanctified? 

"Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleans ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God! 2 Cor. 7:1 KJV."

 "Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, Saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean things: and I will receive you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty 2 Cor. 6:17-18 KJV."

Sanctification is the stage of being separated from the world and be separated unto God i.e move closer to God! Sanctification is the process of perfecting God's Holiness in your spirit, soul and body. That is why the bible says"Be ye Holy for I am Holy 1 Peter 1:16 KJV."

 

 

HOW CAN I BE SANCTIFY

1. The word: The word of God has cleansing power to makes every believes pure and holy in God's presence. Jesus told His disciples, "Ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you John 15: 3". Obeying God's word unconditionally, cleanse and sanctify you!

2. Regular Fellowship: The God you serves or worship on a regular basis in one way or the other, His nature is reflected in you. Moses was filled with God's presence to the extend that the Israelite could not behold his face, why? because the nature of His majesty, the Holy Presence of God was found in his appearance. So, the God you serve on a regular basis, in one way or the other, His nature is reflected in you.

 3. Praying in tongues: "But ye beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost Jude1:20 KJV." The bible says when you pray in tongues your spirit prays. You build up your most holy faith, moving closer to God in sanctification by praying in tongues. 

 

 

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