Way of Separation From Evil

The true way of non-association with evil is to be occupied with the Lord; in such occupation sin, which is still in you, lies a dead letter, and other things are in abeyance. There is nothing that "deadifies" more than the habit of not minding. A person, for example, is seeking association with you. He calls, but you are occupied; he calls again, and you are occupied; he repeats his call, still you are occupied. He knows you prefer being occupied, to him, and he is mortified - the energy which first marked him is broken. Thus it is with the flesh. To be spiritually minded is life and peace; minding the things of the Spirit, being occupied with them, becomes a practical mortification - a -deadilying- process to the flesh. This I believe is the power of a true personal holiness - separation unto God being the greatest power in separation from evil. J. D S.