(2 Cor 7:1 KJV) 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.
We are to be cleansed both inside and out, in our spirit as well as our body. It’s not good enough to just keep a list of do’s and don’ts; holiness involves an inward cleansing first. Holiness is love lived out; it is love in action. It is the motives and intentions demanded by love - love for God and love for others. We are to be cleansed in our attitudes, how we think about life, how we think about God, how we think about others. We cannot be pleasing to God without having both our body and spirit cleansed. Give attention to your life, but also stay pure in your intentions, values and attitudes.