DIFFERENT USES OF "DEPART FROM ME" (KJV)

DIFFERENT USES OF "DEPART FROM ME" (KJV)

IN FAITH

(Believer expecting God's deliverance from oppressors).
Psalms 6:8
(8) Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping.

IN SEPARATION

(A believer abandoning evil companions).
Psalms 101:4
(4) A froward (perverse, deceitful) heart shall depart from me: I will not know a wicked person.

IN RESOLUTION

(A believer determining to live obediently to God).
Psalms 119:115
(115) Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.

IN ANTICIPATION

(A believer preparing to be accountable).
Psalms 139:19
(19) Surely thou wilt slay the wicked, O God: depart from me therefore, ye bloody men.

IN CONDEMNATION

(God judging men for trusting self righteousness).
Matthew 7:21-24 (vs.23)
(21) Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
(22) Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
(23) And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
(24) Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

IN PREPARATION

(Christ setting up His earthly kingdom).
Matthew 25:41
(41) Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:

IN HUMILIATION

(A person confessing his need for God).
Luke 5:8
(8) When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.

Therefore
IN EXHORTATION

(Spiritual leaders counseling others to remain faithful).
Proverbs 5:7
(7) Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth.

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