Nehemiah 12-13
What God said to me – When My people align themselves with My enemies, they always fall away from Me and into sin. My people are to be apart from the world, holy to Me. You are to be in the world, but not of it. That is a fine line that can easily be crossed if you are not steadfast in your walk with Me. Your reputation of belonging to Me is important and must be preserved. When you cross the line and begin to participate in the sin of those around you, you don’t just damage your reputation, but Mine also. I will forgive your failure when you come to Me in repentance, but it is difficult to restore your reputation and recover from the taint of sin in the eyes of the world. This is why it is so important for you to remain steadfast and faithful.