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Originally Posted by Evangelical
For example, in preaching the gospel, we wish to save sinners in the world, and we also wish to distance ourself from the world as much as possible. It is not hypocrisy to want to distance ourself from the world the sinners live in, while wishing to save them. I don't see that as hypocrisy. That's how it's meant to be.
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May be you are too deep into the Recovery Version Bible to notice the obvious difference between
in and
conforming to this world.
John 17:15 (RcV)
I do not ask that You would take them out of the world, but that You would keep them out of the hands of the evil one.
Romans 12:2 (RcV)
And do not be fashioned according to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and well pleasing and perfect.
Romans 12:2 (NIV)
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.