Holy

I am currently reading through 1 Peter. I invite you to open your Bible and read along with me or find it online here.

1 Peter 1

13 So think clearly and exercise self-control. Look forward to the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world.

14 So you must live as God’s obedient children. Don’t slip back into your old ways of living to satisfy your own desires. You didn’t know any better then.

15 But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God who chose you is holy.

16 For the Scriptures say, “You must be holy because I am holy.”

Holy. Last week, Peter talked about our “priceless inheritance” and the “wonderful joy” that lies ahead. In light of all that, he now challenges us to live lives that are holy ... lives that are pure, lives that are different, lives that are “a cut above” our old way of living. My prayer is that you will seek holiness in your life ... not out of obligation or an attempt to earn what you have been freely given; but as a response to the grace and love you have received.