Most people today think “separation” is negative — a sign of judgment, division, or pride. But the Bible paints a completely different picture. From Genesis to Revelation, God calls His people to be separate from sin, false worship, and the works of darkness.
In this video, we uncover how over 50 passages command believers to “come out from among them” — and why this is a sign of holiness, not hatred. You’ll see:
✅ The New Testament’s end-times call to “come out of Babylon” before judgment falls
✅ How the sons of Zadok will teach the difference between holy and profane in Christ’s Kingdom
✅ Why separation is the prerequisite for God’s blessing and protection
✅ Old and New Testament examples where separation saved entire communities📹 Watch the full teaching here: Watch Video
“Come Out from Among Them”: What the Bible Really Says About Being Separate
Many today see “separation” as a bad word — as if keeping distance is unloving. But Scripture paints the opposite picture. From Genesis to Revelation, God repeatedly calls His people to be set apart — from sin, from idolatry, from false worship, from the ways of the world.
This isn’t isolation for pride’s sake. It’s about holiness, purity, and faithfulness to God’s covenant. In fact, the command to “be separate” is not a rare suggestion — it’s found throughout the Bible in dozens of passages. Below is a thematic list showing just how often God commands it.
1. New Testament Commands to Be Separate
“Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you.”
“Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.”
“Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.”
“Withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.”
“…from such withdraw thyself.”
“Mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.”
2. Old Testament Foundations for Separation
“And ye shall be holy unto me: for I the LORD am holy, and have severed you from other people, that ye should be mine.”
“For I am the LORD your God: ye shall therefore sanctify yourselves, and ye shall be holy; for I am holy…”
“Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from thence, touch no unclean thing; go ye out of the midst of her; be ye clean…”
“Now therefore make confession unto the LORD God of your fathers, and do his pleasure: and separate yourselves from the people of the land, and from the strange wives.”
3. Separation from False Worship & Idolatry
“Take heed to thyself that thou be not snared by following them… and that thou enquire not after their gods…”
“That ye come not among these nations… neither make mention of the name of their gods, nor cause to swear by them, neither serve them, nor bow yourselves unto them.”
“Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils…”
4. Separation from the Wicked and Their Works
“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly…”
“Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away.”
“…from such turn away.”
5. Separation as Holiness and Cleanness
“But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.”
“Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may consume them in a moment.”
“And they shall teach my people the difference between the holy and profane, and cause them to discern between the unclean and the clean.”
6. Why Separation Matters
Being separate is not about arrogance — it’s about allegiance. God calls His people to stand apart so that:
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We remain undefiled (James 1:27)
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We can be received by Him (2 Corinthians 6:17)
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We can be lights in the world (Philippians 2:15)
The Bible closes with a final separation: the wheat from the tares, the sheep from the goats. Until that day, our call is to walk in holiness, refusing fellowship with sin while showing Christ’s love in truth.
Final Word:
If God says “Come out from among them” dozens of times, we should take Him seriously. Separation is not rejection of people — it is rejection of sin, compromise, and spiritual contamination. The more we separate ourselves unto Him, the more clearly we will see His blessing, protection, and presence.
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