Separation to Christ

It is not Christ's desire to advance His own to greater earthly positions, and we are not to judge His love by earthly favors. We may be worldly, selfish, earthly-minded, or asleep. If we would have "part," or conscious association with Christ, our feet must be washed (John 13). We must have this cleansing for communion. We must be separated from the world in order that we may enjoy the things that have been opened up for us in another world. But, oh, how we do cling to things here! Do we wish to be cleared of everything unsuitable to Christ? What a test for our hearts! Paul was cleared. Read Phil. 3