Dear friends, have you ever thought about what God’s will is? As Christian followers, we are primarily called to be different from the world. God loves us. If we don’t obey him or go against him, then we are not his disciples. Living apart means putting God first; it doesn’t mean going away from the world. I know you all are eager to know about it; just read the articles, and it will blow your mind.
What does the Bible say about being apart from the World?
The Bible says that the world is full of pride, selfishness, disrespect, fighting, and temporary pleasures, so how can you find love, respect, and discipline, and where do you get them? Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
When we are close to God through bible verses, prayer, and giving thanks, it gives us the strength to live differently and to honour God. After loving him, you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in this twisted generation. We are the children of God, and we shine in the darkness. Remember, people, if you are against God, then surely you are apart from him.
If you were of the world, the world would love you, but God said we are chosen out of the world. Therefore, the world hates us; that’s why we are different. Follow God’s way, not the world’s way. The Lord is there to transform our hearts and minds so that our lives reflect our love and truth. Being a Christian, we belong to God because He gives us the strength to live our lives freely. No one is greater than God.
People, we are the light of the world. Always give glory to our Father in heaven. You were not created to fit into the world because we are called to stand out in Christ.
Dear friends, let’s go to the bible verses.
Romans 12:2 :- Transforming your mind to discern God’s will
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God” – Romans 12:2
1 Peter 2:9 :- Chosen people, set apart for His glory
“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light” – 1 Peter 2:9
John 15:19 :- Chosen and set apart from the world
“If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you” – John 15:19
2 Corinthians 6:17 :- Called to separate from worldly influences
“Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you” – 2 Corinthians 6:17
James 4:4 :- Friendship with the world is enmity with God
“Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God” – James 4:4
1 John 2:15-17 :- Love not the world, pursue God’s will
“Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever” – 1 John 2:15-17
Galatians 1:4 :- Delivered from this present evil age
“Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father” – Galatians 1:4
Ephesians 2:19 :- Citizenship in God’s family, not the world
“Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God” – Ephesians 2:19
Philippians 3:20 :- Citizenship in heaven, not of this world
“For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ” – Philippians 3:20
Colossians 3:2 :- Set your mind on heavenly things
“Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth” – Colossians 3:2
1 Thessalonians 4:3 :- God’s will for sanctification and purity
“For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication” – 1 Thessalonians 4:3
Leviticus 20:26 :- Called to be holy and set apart
“And ye shall be holy unto me: for I the Lord am holy, and have severed you from other people, that ye should be mine” – Leviticus 20:26
Deuteronomy 14:2 :- Chosen people set apart for God
“For thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God, and the Lord hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto himself, above all the nations that are upon the earth” – Deuteronomy 14:2
Exodus 19:6 :- A holy nation set apart for God
“And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel” – Exodus 19:6
Isaiah 43:1-2 :- Called and protected, set apart by God
“But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee” – Isaiah 43:1-2
Matthew 5:14-16 :- Shining light in a dark world
“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven” – Matthew 5:14-16
2 Timothy 2:21 :- Prepared for every good work in holiness
“If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work” – 2 Timothy 2:21
1 John 3:1 :- God’s love sets us apart as children
“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not” – 1 John 3:1
Hebrews 10:10 :- Sanctified through Christ’s sacrifice for us
“By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all” – Hebrews 10:10
Romans 8:17 :- Heirs with Christ, distinct from the world
“And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together” – Romans 8:17
John 17:14-16 :- Set apart from the world for truth
“I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil. They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world” – John 17:14-16
1 Corinthians 3:16 :- God’s temple: Set apart and sacred
“Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?” – 1 Corinthians 3:16
2 Peter 3:11 :- Live holy lives in a perishing world
“Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness” – 2 Peter 3:11
Psalm 4:3 :- Called and set apart by God’s grace
“But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the Lord will hear when I call unto him” – Psalm 4:3
Matthew 6:20 :- Treasures in heaven, not earthly possessions
“But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal” – Matthew 6:20
Romans 6:22 :- Freedom in Christ leads to holiness and life
“But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life” – Romans 6:22
Ephesians 5:8 :- Walk as children of light in Christ
“For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light” – Ephesians 5:8
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 :- You are a temple of the Spirit
“What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s” – 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
1 Thessalonians 5:23 :- God’s sanctifying work in our lives
“And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ” – 1 Thessalonians 5:23
2 Peter 1:3-4 :- Divine power grants life and godliness
“According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust” – 2 Peter 1:3-4
Revelation 3:10 :- Promise of protection for the faithful
“Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth” – Revelation 3:10
Conclusion:
God said, do not love the world or anything in the world; the world is passing away, along with its desires: but whoever does the will of God remains forever. Live in a way that actually reflects God’s holiness. We must reject the sinful patterns. Believe in God; He will give you a better life no matter where and how you are.
Dear friends, blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked. Remain in faithful and follow the path of Jesus. I hope you and your family are blessed through Gods word.