How Do We Keep Ourselves Separate from the World? Ep. 1405: Christian Questions Podcast

Here are some of the questions we answered in this Podcast:

[00:10:28] What did the Apostle Paul mean that he wanted the spirt, soul and body of the Thessalonian church to be preserved complete?

[00:21:44] How do we personally contribute to our own sanctification?

[00:36:59] What Christian Conduct lessons help us in 1 Thessalonians 5?

If we are serious about our Christianity, then we know that the bottom line of everything in our lives is to be more like Jesus. If we call ourselves disciples of Christ, if we call ourselves his footstep followers, then any and every other objective in life must by definition become secondary. Our last seven episodes (https://christianquestions.com/category/series/christian-conduct/) have been examining several of Paul’s pointed statements regarding our separateness from the world in 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24. Having God “sanctify us entirely” is the dramatic conclusion of this powerful set of teachings. So, how does it work? What are the secrets of Jesus’ true followers (https://christianquestions.com/doctrine/1309-perfection/) living their daily lives in a truly holy fashion? Does God just set us apart? What are the standards we must adhere to? How do we know if we are on the right track?

The call for Christians to live sanctified lives is truly profound.

To be “sanctified” is to be set apart from worldly influences and wholly devoted to God’s purpose. Sanctification is not only an individual journey but a collective responsibility of the entire church. It’s both a divine gift and a developmental process requiring intentional