Holiness
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.
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? – 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 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.
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.
