READ II Corinthians 7 COMMENTARY: : 1        Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. (2005 “perfecting” [epiteleo] means to fulfill further, to pay in full, complete, mature, terminate, undergo, accomplish, finish, perform, or to bring to an end.) DEVOTION:  We are dealing with the doctrine of sanctification. We are declared sanctified when we begin to follow the LORD. However, this sanctification is also progressive. We grow in our knowledge of Jesus Christ after salvation. As we grow in our knowledge of Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit brings to our attention things in our lives that are displeasing to the LORD. HE wants us to clean up our actions in regard to these things that HE shows us. Our faith is maturing and our…