TRACT 121: "CLEANLINESS IS NEXT TO GODLINESS", HOW? "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 " 2 Corinthians 7:1. God's earnest expectation from every of His likeness from the Old Testament dispensation till the very present New Testament dispensation has been that everyone maintains his/her body in cleanliness (body cleanliness and purity of the heart). Body cleanliness is the act of maintaining good hygiene that gives anyone the needed confident to being around people without causing unnecesary irritation. While heart cleanliness is the sacred condition of the heart which makes it convenient for the Holy Spirit to reside, produce fruit needed to live peacefully with all men and walk with God. Jesus said, " Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God" Matthew 5:8. The heart of man is where all sorts of evil emanat...