1 Peter 1:13-21
Good morning dear brethren,
Have you given any forethought to what you will do today? We all take the time to plan out our days to some extent. But, in all of our plannings, do we keep in mind the words of Peter when he wrote: "Be holy, for I am holy." This concept of being holy is much more than and idealistic statement of an inspired man. The instructions to be holy applies to every fiber of our beings. We are to be holy in thought, in word, and in need. We should never plan or take any actions, never say anything, which would not be seen as "holy" in the site of God. It is the absence of righteousness or the presence of ungodliness that makes an action or word unholy. Consider the following passage which teaches us to be holy and why we should be holy. And yes, the standard of holiness was set by the heavenly Father.
1 Peter 1:13-21
13 Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
14 as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance;
15 but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct,
16 because it is written, "Be holy, for I am holy."
17 And if you call on the Father, who without partiality judges according to each one's work, conduct yourselves throughout the time of your stay here in fear;
18 knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers,
19 but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.
20 He indeed was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you
21 who through Him believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.
In love,
John Duvall
Have you given any forethought to what you will do today? We all take the time to plan out our days to some extent. But, in all of our plannings, do we keep in mind the words of Peter when he wrote: "Be holy, for I am holy." This concept of being holy is much more than and idealistic statement of an inspired man. The instructions to be holy applies to every fiber of our beings. We are to be holy in thought, in word, and in need. We should never plan or take any actions, never say anything, which would not be seen as "holy" in the site of God. It is the absence of righteousness or the presence of ungodliness that makes an action or word unholy. Consider the following passage which teaches us to be holy and why we should be holy. And yes, the standard of holiness was set by the heavenly Father.
1 Peter 1:13-21
13 Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
14 as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance;
15 but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct,
16 because it is written, "Be holy, for I am holy."
17 And if you call on the Father, who without partiality judges according to each one's work, conduct yourselves throughout the time of your stay here in fear;
18 knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers,
19 but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.
20 He indeed was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you
21 who through Him believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.
In love,
John Duvall
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