The concept of separation from evil is fundamental to God’s relationship with His people. According to the Bible, separating involves two dimensions: one negative and the other positive.
The process of Separating ourselves morally and spiritually from sin and everything contrary to Jesus Christ, righteousness, and God’s Word is by drawing near God in a close and intimate fellowship through prayer, worship, the Word, and loving service. Separation in this twofold sense results in a relationship where God is our heavenly Father who lives with us and is our God, and we are His sons and daughters.
In the Old Testament, God’s people were called to be holy, different, and separated from all other people to belong to God as his very own. One key reason God punished His people with exile into Assyria and Babylon was they persistently accommodated themselves to the idolatry and corrupt lifestyles of the nations around them.
In the New Testament, God calls believers to separate from the corrupt world system and unholy compromise. Disconnect from those in the church who sin and refuse to repent. God also called us to separate from false teachers, churches, or cults who teach error and deny Biblical truths.
Our attitude of separation must be one of hatred toward sin, unrighteousness, and the corrupt world system. The opposition to false doctrine, genuine love for those from whom we must separate, and fear of God as we pursue holiness.
The purpose of separation is that we as God’s people might persevere in faith, purity, and godly love; love God with an undivided heart and be a light in the dark, unbelieving world, testifying about the truths and blessings of the gospel. If believers separate ourselves properly, God Himself rewards us by drawing nearby His protection, grace, and Fatherly care. He promises to be everything that a good Father should be. He will be our counselor and guide; He will love and cherish us as His children.
The refusal of Believers to separate themselves from evil will inevitably result in the loss of fellowship with God, of acceptance by the Father, and our rights as children.