A Clay Jar

Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Holiness

the mouth reflects the heart

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.

We shall be like him

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.

sinful desire

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.

are you a saint

Are You A Saint, Loved by God? – Romans 1:7

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Are you a saint? If you are a child of God, loved by God, then you are a saint. So you should live lives set apart for his service.

what does God require

What Does God Require? – Micah 6:8

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What does God require of me? Salvation is by faith, not by works. But God does expect me to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.

living in the Spirit

Living in the Flesh or in the Spirit – Romans 8:5-8

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We can live according to the flesh. Or according to the Spirit. The former leads to death while the latter leads to life and peace.

Renewed in God's image

Being Renewed in God’s Image – Colossians 3:9-10

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Take off your old self with its practices and put on the new self. A self that is being renewed in God's image.