Holiness is Divine virtue; it is the character of God; it is the opposite of sin. It involves devotion to God, loyalty to God, living like God. It is not popular, for men scorn such conduct and makes laws to tolerate unholiness.
1 Peter 1:15-16 But because the God who called you is holy, you must be holy in every aspect of your life. Scripture says, “Be holy, because I am holy.”
Second, because we are children. “Hath called you … for I am holy … the Father” (1 Peter 1:15–17). The redeemed are children of God. We are to act like the family. The Father is holy; the children need to be holy.
Third, because we are celebrants. “If ye call on the Father” (1 Peter 1:17). Calling on God here is to call in adoration. Veneration is involved. If we are worshipers of God, we ought to act holy.
Fourth, because of the Divine court. “The Father … judgeth” (1 Peter 1:17). God judges fairly (“without respect of persons” (1 Peter 1:17) and fully (“according to every man’s work” (1 Peter 1:17). You will have to reckon with God for your unholy behavior, therefore, “pass the time of your sojourning here in fear [which will be seen in holy living]” (1 Peter 1:17).
AS WE GO ABOUT OUR DAILY WALK LET US LIVE A HOLY LIFE.
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