There is a way that seems right to us, but it leads to death. When we go based solely on our own feelings and on our own thoughts and opinions, instead of going based solely on Scripture, we veer off the path that God has set before us. We miss the Truth that sets us free. We miss the path to everlasting life. Sometimes preconceived ideas keep us from getting to the next level. We stop asking questions like: Are we called to be holy? Is God the only one who is holy? Can Christians be holy? How do I be a good Christian? What does it mean to be a Christian? Do I have to change for God? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the Truth in his message, Striving For Holiness.
Hebrews 12:14
Proverbs 4:24
Philippians 4:8
Exodus 20:7
Romans 12:1–2NIV
2 Corinthians 6:17–18
1 John 1:9
John 8:36
2 Corinthians 5:17
Galatians 3:1a
Proverbs 14:12
1 Samuel 2:25b
Striving For Holiness
Can Christians Be Holy?
Are we called to be holy? Is God the only one who is holy? Can Christians be holy? How do I be a good Christian? What does it mean to be a Christian?
25 Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her, 26 that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, 27 so that He might present the church to Himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish. 28 In the same way husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.
Ephesians 5:25-28
13 Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, 15 but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”
1 Peter 1:13-16
Do I have to change for God?
We are called to be a new creation in Christ Jesus that we might have the chance to strive for holiness as Christ is holy.
16 From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard him thus no longer. 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
2 Corinthians 5:16-17
15 For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation.
Galatians 6:15
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