A Relevant Holiness

As Christians we are called to holiness. This passage gives us some specifics of what that holiness looks like.

1 Peter 1:13-15
13 Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. 14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16 for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy




1.   Obedient
God's people are called to obedience. It is not the grand sweeping gestures that we prove our love of Christ, it is in the everyday obedience.

2.   Alert
We are called to be alert, to watch carefully, to not coast through life but be involved.

3.   Sober (focused on what is important)
We are called to service and good works. We are called to become everything that God has created us to be.

4.   Lack of ignorance
We are called to use our intelligence, to grow and learn and strive for greatness.

5.   Not given over to evil desires
We are called to live in purity, to turn aside from those things that do not honor Christ.
6.   Full of hope
We are called to live lives of hope, that give proof of the living reality of God within us.

7.   Expectant of God’s grace
We need to live in expectation of God's grace in our life. before us, behind us .. to every side. Protecting us, guiding us.
8.   Living in expectation of Christ’s return
We need to live knowing that Christ is coming again. It changes our perspective when we do.
Holiness is not just relevant, it is critical for our success, our well being and our protection. It is the natural outcome of our relationship with Christ.

Thought For Today

Holiness is not about following the rules

It is about following Christ.

Just Connie