You have been washed clean, . . . you have been sanctified, . . . you have been declared righteous in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ and with the spirit of our God.—1 Cor. 6:11.

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Holy spirit is a force for cleanness among God’s people. Those who play a part in Jehovah’s purpose must be morally clean. (1 Cor. 6:9-11) Some who become true Christians formerly engaged in such immoral practices as fornication, adultery, and homosexuality. The desires that give birth to sinful acts can be deeply entrenched. (Jas. 1:14, 15) Yet, such individuals have been “washed clean,” indicating that they have made the changes in their life needed to please God. What enables a lover of God to resist successfully the impulse to act on wrong desires? “The spirit of our God,” says today’s text. By keeping morally clean, you show that you are letting that spirit be a dominant force in your life. w10 4/15 2:11

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