Every believer has a mandate to call sinners out of sin to the Saviour. Moses made a purposeful call to bring the children of Israel out of idol worship to God’s prescribed worship, perfect word and perpetual will “Then Moses stood in the gate of the camp, and said: ‘Who is on the Lord’s side? Let him come unto me.’ And all the sons of Levi gathered themselves together unto him.” They imitated pagan practices in festivities, dressing and appearance, dancing and worldly music.

They worshipped their idols in scanty dresses and nakedness. So, he wanted them to abandon their life of corruption and return to the Lord. There are people who follow the norms in their families, offices and communities, which are contrary to the word of God. However, the Lord wants them to abandon those things and follow the path of righteousness.

Standing on the Lord’s side implies that we “come out from among them, and be… separate…and touch not the unclean thing.” We will not be in association with “wicked men” through business or social matters. Our practices and lifestyle must show to the world that we are totally different from them. We do not have the right to call others to the Lord’s side if we ourselves are not totally and perfectly on His side.

We must first break away distinctly from the people and ways of the world and desist from anything unclean – idolatry, occultism, ill-gotten wealth or anything that is associated with Satan, sin or the world. The Bible says: “Be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the Lord.” We must also flee from youthful lust and follow “righteousness, faith, charity, peace…” because “God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.”

As believers, we must consecrate our skills, profits, abilities; everything we have amassed unreserved to the Lord’s service to enjoy His blessings. Moses said: “Consecrate yourselves today to the Lord … that He may bestow upon you a blessing this day.” As we grow in the knowledge of God’s word, will and the assignment He has given us, our consecration will demand more teachable-ness, (Ecclesiastes 4:13). We should be willing and ready to be taught by others.

Two, more prayerful (Luke 21:36). We will have the zeal to pray more than ever before and concentrate more on spiritual things that will count for eternity. “…Pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.” Three, more watchfulness (1 Thessalonians 5:2-6). As the day of the Lord approaches, we will be more watchful than ever.

Four, more holiness (Hebrews 12:10). As we learn more about the holiness of God, we become partakers of His nature, character, firmness and attributes. Five, more faithfulness (Luke 16:10). We would not excuse error, carelessness or unfaithfulness in our Christian service. Six, more deadness to the world, sin and society (Romans 6:11,12). The things they do in the world must not excite us because we are “dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

Seven, more godliness (2 Peter 3:11). Whatever we do, we must make sure it tallies with the piety of God, Himself. Eight, more truthfulness (Psalm 15:1,2). As believers, we must eschew hypocrisy, partial truth and all kinds of lies. Nine, more fearlessness (Luke 12:2-5). We will not allow others’ feeling to affect how we serve God. If there is anyone to fear, it is God! Ten, more humbleness (Colossians 3:12). We will have humility of mind. Eleven, more openness (Matthew 10:26,27). There must not be any secrecy in our lives. Twelve, more willingness (Psalm 110:3). There will be willingness to serve the Lord more than ever before and to lay all on the altar.

• Further Reading (King James Version): Exodus 32:26,7,8; Exodus 32:26,18,19; 2 Corinthians 6:17; Numbers 16:26; Ezra 10:11; Isaiah 52:11; 2 Timothy 2:22; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7; 5:22-24. Exodus 32:29; 1 Chronicles 29:5; 2 Chronicles 29:15,31; Micah 4:13; 1 Corinthians 16:15.