Hold on to Holiness and Purity

 






"You shall be holy to me, for I the LORD am holy and have separated you from the peoples, that you should be mine." Leviticus 20:26 

In this current world, the matter of holiness has become one of the most contentious issues, especially in our Christian faith. Some people say that no one is holy except God alone. It has reached a point where if someone claims to be holy, they are seen as arrogant and blasphemous.

The enemy has invested lies and deception in human thoughts and perspectives that contradict and isolate them from what God has said about them. The world does not want to accept that a person can be saved, forgiven of sins, stop sinning, and become holy. So, the issue of holiness has been greatly attacked by people from the other side, to the extent that some Christians who are saved have started to agree with it that they can never be Holy.

Now, the word of God has clearly revealed the truth about this matter. God Himself has said, "You shall be holy to me;" emphasizing that "we shall be holy to God," not to humans or to people of this world. Because God knows that the world can not accept us, so we should not try to impress them. Colossians 1:21-22 states, "And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you HOLY and blameless and above reproach before him." 

So, it is clear that God has saved us from the world and made us His holy people. Now, children of God do not let the people of this world persuade you otherwise than the word of God says of you. And do not let them define who you are. What God has said about you stands.

Also, do not be swayed to return to a life of sin and wickedness from which God has rescued you. Do not accept to return to friendship and fellowship with people who push you to sin and do what is wrong. Maintain your holiness and purity.

Prayer: O LORD, I am yours; you have saved me and cleansed me with your precious blood. I pray that you enable me to live a life of holiness and purity. Amen.



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