"Be Ye Holy, for I Am Holy"

1 Peter 1:16  •  1 min. read  •  grade level: 8
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Holiness has been defined as a nature which delights in purity and repels evil. In 1 Peter 2:55Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 2:5) believers are called holy priests.
Appearances often reflect what is in the heart. For instance, we are careful what we wear to weddings, funerals or into the presence of a dignitary. Surely, we should have that same care about coming into the Lord’s presence in the assembly.
Thoughts can be edifying or corrupting. Let us take heed to 2 Corinthians 2:1111Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. (2 Corinthians 2:11), watching “lest Satan should get an advantage” of us. Let us ever remember to “keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life” (Prov. 4:2323Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. (Proverbs 4:23)).
R. L. DeWitt (adapted)