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BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART
Pastor Cecil A. Thompson
March 6, 2017
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“NO VOTE ON HOLINESS!”
1 Peter 1:15-16
“But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, ‘Be holy, for I am holy.’”
It has always puzzled me as to how some folk, including entire denominations, feel they are justified in changing Holy Scripture to allow sinful behavior. That’s right, I called it sinful. If God says something is sinful, take it to the bank -- it is sinful!
So just what is the holiness that God requires of us? Today’s Scripture gives us a graphic picture of true heart holiness. It is looking into God’s Word to discover the utter holiness and purity of God. Once we have the image of a perfect God who sacrificed His own dear Son for us, we need to strive to reflect His glory.
There is only one way to reflect God’s glory. That is in setting ourselves apart in ALL of our conduct. It means saying "NO" to the sensual desires of the flesh that so easily draw us away from the holiness of God. The more we set ourselves apart from the conduct of the world, the closer we draw to the holiness of God.
What is there in our conduct that is self gratifying rather than God glorifying? Confess it as a sin and turn away from it. That may mean refraining from watching or listening to certain things. The Holy Spirit will guide us to know when something is not pleasing and edifying to the Lord. Trust and obey!
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
- - - Pastor Cecil
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