Saved and Called to a Holy Life by God’s Grace – 2 Timothy 1:9
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
1 Peter: Be Holy In All You Do (1:13-16)
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Peter's challenge to us, as obedient children of God, is set our hope on the grace to be given us, and to be holy in all we do.
Perfecting Holiness – 2 Corinthians 7:1
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God is my Father, and I am his child. Because of that, Paul urges me to actively work toward perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.
Honor God With Your Body – 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
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As a believer, I am called to honor God with all that I am, including my body and activities. Live as though he were with you all the time.
Cutting Off Your Hand or Foot – Matthew 18:8
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I don't believe Jesus is literally calling for us to cut off our hands. Instead, seek to remove anything from your life that leads you to sin.
The Mouth Reflects the Heart – Matthew 15:18
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The words from my mouth and my actions merely reflect what is in my heart. If I want to be clean outside, I will need to be holy inside.
When Christ Appears, We Shall Be Like Him – 1 John 3:2
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While we do not know what heaven holds for us, we have the promise of being like Christ. And with that hope, we should strive for holiness.
Waging War on Sinful Desires – 1 Peter 2:11
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It is important to recognize which desires lead to actions that are sinful and hinder my walk with God, and abstain from them.
