10 Freeing Ways to Be Set Apart for God
We often misunderstand what set apart means for God’s people. Because the purpose in being set apart is to be set to something else. It means set apart for God.
Biblically speaking, something else is desiring what God desires for us.
It means desiring someone else, desiring God. And not desiring the things of this world more than the Lord.
So here are 10 freeing ways we are set apart for God and to Him.
(1.) Set apart from other gods.
Even after we realize God is the one true God, we still struggle with letting Him reign supreme in our lives. And other gods are anything or anyone that take the Lord’s place in our heart, even “me” and my desires.
(2.) Set apart for God, not religion.
When the Lord sets us apart from the rules and regulations of doing to obtain salvation, we are free to just being in Him, His free gift of grace. This sets us to a deep and intimate relationship with the God of the universe.
When the Lord sets us apart from the rules and regulations of doing to try to obtain salvation, we are free to just being in Him, His free gift of grace. This sets us to a deep and intimate relationship with God. Share on X(3.) Set apart from culture.
God never meant for us to look to humans (including ourselves) for how to live and make important life decisions. People operate in the natural while God operates in the supernatural. God’s ways and thoughts are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9).
(4.) God sets us apart from lies for His truth.
The enemy of our souls, Satan, capitalizes on falsehood spoken over our lives. He makes sure lies are spoken to our hearts and minds daily to keep us from the truth. But God is Truth; the Holy Scriptures are Truth; Jesus is the way, the truth and the life (John 14:6).
(5.) Set apart from unforgiveness.
God’s people are called to forgiveness as we have been forgiven by God through the blood of Jesus Christ. God gives us the power and ability to truly and fully forgive. “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32 (ESV)
(6.) Set apart for God and His love.
There’s a lot of hate in the world and plenty of reasons to harbor hatred against those different from us, those with opposite opinions, and those who seem unlovable. Yet, what really sets us apart as God’s people is love.
(7.) Set apart for righteousness and holiness.
Unrighteousness is the exact opposite of God’s holiness. God sets us apart from it to set us to holy living or right-living according to God’s Word which only comes through Christ living in us.
“For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” 2 Corinthians 5:21 (ESV)
Unrighteousness is the exact opposite of God’s holiness. God sets us apart from it to set us to holy living or right-living according to God’s Word which only comes through Christ living in us. Share on X(8.) Set apart from condemnation.
Others, the enemy, and our own hearts often condemn us. But condemnation is not of God. Instead, the Lord frees us from a condemning spirit by convicting us of sin and giving us a clean slate after repenting.
“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.” Romans 8:1-2 (ESV)
(9.) Set apart for God and faith.
We were created to believe in who God is and what God does—He is all powerful and able to do anything. But due to a fallen world, we learned to doubt and question real faith in a real God. “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” Hebrews 11:6 (NIV)
(10.) God sets us apart from death to life.
Praise God, He separated us from spiritual death, giving us eternal life! So, we live differently as God’s sons and daughters knowing in Him we have new life, abundant life, and everlasting life.
Praise God, He separated us from spiritual death, giving us eternal life! So, we live differently as God’s sons and daughters knowing in Him we have new life, abundant life, and everlasting life. Share on X
Do you find it freeing to be set apart from these things and set apart for God and to Him?
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Yes, I find freedom in being set apart from the world because I am a daughter of God. Being His child brings peace, joy, and the opportunity to help lead others to know Him. 🙂
It’s the best part of spiritual freedom, Melissa. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Such powerful truths in this post Ms. Karen. As I was reading, thinking, and praying through your words, one thought kept coming back to me. “To receive, you must let go.” We can’t live in Christ’s freedom if we don’t recognize these truths and surrender to His transformational work in our lives.
It is about release and surrender, isn’t it, J.D. God bless.
Being set apart by God to do His works and bring Him the glory is such a humbling place to be, Karen. Let us strive every day become the humble servants He seeks.
Blessings!
Martha, I pray to humbly seek Him too. Holy Spirit, helps us desire to be set apart for God for His works and His glory.
Yes to this! I used to want to be so worldly and so much like others. But now I’ve realized the differences that used to make me cringe are actually benefits… and that being set apart from the world is a really GOOD thing!
It really is a good thing that carries many benefits for a blessed life.
Being set apart by the God of the universe and Jesus Christ, King above all kinds, is such a blessing. Why me? Why us? The Lord knew us from before the galaxy was even put into order. Thanks be to God that He has set His own apart to do great and wonderful things to help others and to proclaim His name.
Love how you said this, “Thanks be to God that He has set His own apart to do great and wonderful things to help others and to proclaim His name.”
Living a life set apart holds its challenges but the future rewards are so worth it. Thank you Karen for sharing this wonderful piece
That is true, Yvonne. It’s never easy to be set apart from the world and these things. Thankful we have the Holy Spirit living in us to help and love how you reminded about the future rewards.
Thank you Karen for this uplifting and life-giving post reminder of the work of Christ in our lives.
Appreciate you stopping by and leaving your thoughts, Donna. It’s freeing to be set apart from these things and set apart for God and to Him.
Karen, this is a wonderfully encouraging message.
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Thanks for visiting, Paula. Praise God, He separated us from spiritual death, giving us eternal life! So, we live differently as God’s sons and daughters knowing in Him we have new life, abundant life, and everlasting life.
Karen, I found it so interesting that we are set apart “from” and set apart “for”. Yet each of these leads us to live in freedom from anything gripping our souls other than God Himself.
Hey Joanne, I pray to remember to stay set apart so I can be set apart for and to God and His best for me.
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