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Markdown
21 lines
412 B
Markdown
# Connecting Statement:
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Paul continues to remind the Corinthians to be separated from sin and to seek holiness purposefully.
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# Beloved
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"You whom I love" or "Dear friends"
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# let us cleanse ourselves
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Here Paul is saying to stay away from any form of sin that would affect one's relationship with God.
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# Let us pursue holiness
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"Let us strive to be holy"
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# in the fear of God
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"out of deep respect for God"
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