Live a Life Worthy of God – 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12
Paul’s plea for us all is that we would live a life worthy of God. That we would live holy and godly lives that are pleasing to God.
Holiness
Take off the Grave Clothes – John 11:43-44
Like Lazarus, we were dead, but Jesus has called us to life. Now we need to take off the grave clothes of our old life and be clothed anew.
Live Holy and Godly Lives – 2 Peter 3:11-12
Jesus is returning for his chosen ones someday. And, as we wait for that day, we should live holy and godly lives, looking forward to it.
Holiness Is Essential – Hebrews 12:14
Personal holiness is essential in the life of believers. Without holiness, we will not see God or be able to enter into his presence.
Clean the Inside, and the Outside Will Be Clean – Luke 11:39
Many try to hid a rotten interior by putting on a mask. But Jesus tells us to first clean what is inside. And the outside will reflect that.
The Danger of a Little Yeast – 1 Corinthians 5:6-8
Sin in my life is like yeast, starting off little, but growing over time. Don’t give the devil a foothold by accepting sin in your life.
Shrewd as Snakes and Innocent as Doves – Matthew 10:16
Be as shrewd as a snake and as innocent as a dove. Walk through this life with your eyes wide open. And seek to live a holy life.
Saved & Called to a Holy Life by God’s Grace – 2 Timothy 1:9
God saved us, and called us to live a holy life. And it is by his grace and purpose. The call to holiness is a privilege he gives us.
Called to Live Holy Lives – 1 Thessalonians 4:7
God has called us to live holy lives, committed to him. And this is especially true concerning sexual immorality. Be distinct from our culture.
Thyatira: The Tolerant Church – Revelation 2:18-29
Being a church that tolerates immorality within the body is a recipe for disaster. Do not give the culture a foothold within the body.
Standing on Holy Ground – Exodus 3:5
What do you do when you come into God’s presence? God told Moses to remove his shoes because he was standing on holy ground.
The Mystery of Christ in Us, the Hope of Glory
Paul describes the mystery of Christ as being Christ in us. We are the temple he lives in. And that magnifies the call for personal holiness.
