In reading the book of Moses, the people discovered that neither the Ammonite nor the Moabite should enter the congregation of God (Neh. 13:1). Israel was not to look favorably upon an Ammonite or a Moabite, despite their near kinship. They were strictly forbidden from entering the congregation (Deut. 23:36). In obedience, the mixed multitude was once again separated from Israel (Neh. 13:3). We also need constant reminding, through the Word of God, of the necessity to separate from those things contrary to it, whether it is the world or that which is within Christendom. While some may grudgingly admit that we should separate from gross worldliness, separation from those called Christians is often opposed. Let us again remind ourselves: “In a great house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also wooden and earthen; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. If therefore one shall have purified himself from these, in separating himself from them, he shall be a vessel to honour, sanctified, serviceable to the Master, prepared for every good work” (2 Tim. 2:20-21 JND).