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What does the Bible say about being cleansed for ministry?

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The Bible emphasizes the need for believers to be cleansed in order to serve effectively, as seen in 2 Corinthians 6:11-17.

In 2 Corinthians 6:11-17, the Apostle Paul calls believers to open their hearts and receive the ministry of reconciliation, highlighting that only through Christ can they be cleansed from sin. The text underscores the importance of responding to God's grace with humility and accepting the correction of faithful ministers. Paul exhorts the church in Corinth not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers, signaling the need for separation from that which defiles and distracts from the purity of the gospel message. The cleansing required for ministry involves not just an initial act of faith but a continual commitment to holiness and obedience to God's Word.
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 6:11-17

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Cleansed for the Ministry
Clay Curtis · Sep 14, 2017
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