I am to be separated from the sinful world around me.
Separated in actual character and conduct, by the work of the Holy Spirit in my heart and life.
I have come out from them, for my lot is no longer with them.
I cannot walk in their paths.
I cannot pursue their objects.
I cannot partake of their pleasures.
While they reject the gospel, my heart thankfully embraces it.
While they live without Christ, it is my desire and delight to live for Him and with Him.
While they are earthly in all their plans and objects, I am to seek the things which are above.
There is my treasure, and there must be my heart also.
Their opinions, and maxims, and plans are of no consequence to me.
I cannot yield to their judgments, to their examples, nor to their authority.
I cannot find my pleasures in this wilderness world.
I must not run out for the trifling vanities of the world around me. I must not form a part of its foolish passing pageant.
~Stephen Tyng~