“Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls." "Lay aside" means literally "having put off." Think of taking off a dirty coat when you come inside and you have the idea. Sometimes the word "filthiness" is referred to as ear wax. Just as ear wax can impede your ability to hear what is said, filthiness can impede your spiritual hearing. "Wickedness" refers to evil desire or intent. As we lay aside these things, our walk with the Lord will be more stable and we will be less likely to fall into a trap designed to take us off the "highway of holiness." Keep your ears clean!
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