Separation, from Scofield Reference Notes (1917)

Separation, Summary:

(1) Separation in Scripture is twofold: “from” whatever is contrary to the mind of God; and “unto” God Himself. The underlying principle is that in a moral universe it is impossible for God to fully bless and use His children who are in compromise or complicity with evil. The unequal yoke is anything which unites a child of God and an unbeliever in a common purpose Deuteronomy 22:10.

(2) Separation from evil implies (a) separation in desire, motive, and act, from the world, in the ethically bad sense of this present world-system. (See Scofield “Revelation 13:8”) and (b) separation from believers, especially false teachers, who are “vessels unto dishonour” 2 Timothy 2:20,21; 2 John 1:9-11.

(3) Separation is not from contact with evil in the world or the church, but from complicity with and conformity to John 17:15; 2 Corinthians 6:14-18; Galatians 6:1.

(4) The reward of separation is the full manifestation of the divine fatherhood 2 Corinthians 6:17,18 unhindered communion and worship Hebrews 13:13-15 and fruitful service 2 Timothy 2:21 as world-conformity involves the loss of these, though not of salvation. Here, as in all else, Christ is the model. He was “holy, harmless, undefiled, and separate from sinners” Hebrews 7:26 and yet in such contact with them for their salvation that the Pharisees, who illustrate the mechanical and ascetic conception of separation (See Scofield “Matthew 3:7”) , judged Him as having lost His Nazarite character. Luke 7:39 Cf ; 1 Corinthians 9:19-23; 10:27.

2 Corinthians 6:17

Wherefore from among them, and be ye , saith the Lord, and the unclean thing; and I will receive you,

Deuteronomy 22:10

Thou shalt not with an ox and an ass together.

Revelation 13:8

And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the .

2 Timothy 2:20-21

20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of and of silver, but also of and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.

21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and for the master’s use, and unto every good work.

2 John 1:9-11

9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the , he hath both the Father and the Son.

10 If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him :

11 For he that biddeth him God speed is of his evil deeds.

John 17:15

I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the , but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.

2 Corinthians 6:14-18

14 Be ye not together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what hath light with darkness?

15 And what hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?

16 And what hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye , saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,

18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my , saith the Lord Almighty.

Galatians 6:1

Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the ; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.

Hebrews 13:13-15

13 Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his .

14 For here have we no city, but we seek one to come.

15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips to his name.

Hebrews 7:26

For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, , and made higher than the heavens;

Matthew 3:7

But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the to come?

Luke 7:39

Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a .

1 Corinthians 9:19-23

19 For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself unto all, that I might gain the more.

20 And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law;

21 To them that are , as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law.

22 To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made , that I might by all means save some.

23 And this I do for the gospel’s sake, that I might be thereof with you.

1 Corinthians 10:27

If any of them that believe not bid you to a feast, and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, for conscience sake.

Separation, from Scofield Reference Notes (1917)

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