Jan 06 2010
Holy Living
I’ve been taught by my Pastor and by other believers, that I ought to be like Christ. Like the Bible said in 1 Peter 1:15-16, Christ is holy – Therefore I have to be holy too.
However, holy living is difficult. My very nature is sinful. I have awful thoughts. I want to judge and slander. I tend to take the easy ways, and they usually involve lying or cheating. I want what’s best for me. I’m selfish.
Christ changed all t hat. He is not selfish – He died for me so I could be saved. He didn’t take the easy way out – He suffered His way to the cross! He didn’t lie or cheat His way to prominence – He is the truth and the light! He didn’t judge or slander, He loves me!
God wants what’s best for everyone. That is holy living.
You were cleansed from your sins when you obeyed the truth, so now you must show sincere love to each other as brothers and sisters.* Love each other deeply with all your heart.
1 Peter 1:22
