Point of View:
So, while at Creation Fest 2010, I got a chance to hear Justin Lookadoo speak on 1 Peter 1: 15-16. Since then, it has become one of my favorite verses to live by, but let me explain why. 1 Peter 1: 15-16 reads: 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.” Notice the wording there; “Be holy as I am holy”, It doesn't say to be average or okay as I am average or okay, It tells us to be holy! This verse challenged me in so many ways. It became a question that I’d ask myself more and more. Allow me to break this down. A lot of people curse, so then is it okay to curse? Well you can do it... but is it holy? No! You can smoke if you're 18 and get drunk if you're 21 too right? The law says you can do this… but is it holy? No! We aren't called to follow the law or do the usual; we are called to be like Christ! That’s why I chose this verse now that summer is approaching. So…
The Challenge:
Be holy as Christ is holy! Don’t settle for being “mediocre” or “average." Be Holy! If you find yourself wondering if what you are about to do is holy, remember this; “we aren’t called to be ok, we are called to be holy!” So as summer’s temptations start rolling around, remember to ask yourself this simple phrase… Is it holy?
Prayer Points:
• Thank God for giving us this challenging scripture.
• Ask for wisdom as you strive to be more like Christ.
• Pray that as summer approach’s you will be able to keep it holy.
The Word:
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 Peter 1:15-16
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