LIFESTYLE OF HOLINESS
(Scripture) :- 1 Peter 1:15, AMP. "But as the One Who called you is holy, you yourselves also be holy in all your conduct and manner of living."
(The Word) :- Good morning Peculiar People. Hope the night was refreshing?
First and foremost, our God is holy. Everything about Him is holy: His throne, His acts, His Word, His abode, His clothing, and His vessels. He speaks, lives, and acts holiness. He's absolutely, completely and totally pure. That is why James 1:17 calls Him the Father of light and says that there's no shadow of turning with Him.
Everything associated with God is holy. He will never be associated with anything that's not holy (Hab.1:13). 2 Tim. 2:21 talks of purging ourselves from every form of filth before sanctification unto God can take place. The master will not use any vessel that's not pure. That's why from our anchor scripture, we see that we are commanded to be because God is holy.
Holiness is a journey and not a destination. Now, many think holiness is a particular stage or level you get to. No. Psalm 23 talks about the path of righteousness. Holiness should be an everyday thing. As we walk with God everyday, we are expected to exhibit holiness in all our conducts and manners of living. So holiness should become our culture, our way of life.
Holiness is so important that in Hebrews 12:14, the Bible tells us that without holiness, no man will see God. So holiness is a one of the criteria to seeing God and it's non-negotiable.
So how can I be holy? Holiness, simply defined, is Total Obedience to God. Total obedience to general and specific instructions from God. The general instructions are in the Scripture but the specific instructions come every blessed day as we walk with God through the Holy Spirit. If we do not obey, we are not walking in holiness.
Holiness should be a lifestyle. That's what God wants. A brand new day is God's way of saying, "let's try it once more." You can achieve holiness today. #SELAH
Further Bible Study :- 2 Tim. 2:19-21, 1 Peter 1:15-16.
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