Last Saturday I posted a simple verse because after a long day I did not much energy to write. Today in my ABF class we took a look at that verse and the bigger paragraph that the verse is in.
1 Peter 1:15-16
"But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all that you do; for it is written: 'Be holy, because I am holy'."
These verses are commanding us to live lives that are holy. I could also put it another way and state that we are to live our lives in a way that is worthy of our calling by God. God is holy and He is calling His children who He spilled the precious blood of His son for, to live lives worthy of Him.
But what does a life that is holy and pleasing to God look like. Here are a few ideas and actions that I think could be considered ways of living lives that are holy.
1) A few verses before in verse 13 it talks about preparing our minds for actions. So a holy life is one spent in the word of God preparing our minds for His service.
2) Verse 13 also talk about self control so a life of holiness is one of self control and abstaining from evil or wrong distractions and actions.
3) A holy life is one bearing fruit and evidence of salvation.
4) A holy life is one that manifests a thankfulness for what God has done for us.
5) A holy life is a life that is encouraging to our brothers and sisters in Christ.
6) A holy life is one that magnifies the power of the gospel.
7) A holy life is one that silences the adversaries of the church and God.
8) A holy life is one that glorifies God.
9) A holy life is one that leads others to eternal life.
10) A holy life is one that lives in community with other holy lives.
These are a few traits and descriptions that I came up with as I have been studying and thinking about what it means to be holy and pleasing to God. As the Old Testament talks about frequently, we need to be a sweet and pleasing aroma to God.
"Be holy because I am Holy"
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