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Introduction

Introduction. Every Christian is to pursue holiness. We are called to live a holy life. For us, holiness is NOT an option. God wants us to be like Him. We do not read about God being –Love, Love Love , 0r Truth, Truth, Truth. He is only called Holy, Holy, Holy .

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Introduction

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  1. Introduction • Every Christian is to pursue holiness. • We are called to live a holy life. • For us, holiness is NOT an option. • God wants us to be like Him.

  2. We do not read about God being –Love, Love Love, 0r Truth, Truth, Truth. • He is only called Holy, Holy, Holy. • What does the Scripture teach us the Holiness of God?

  3. 1. His Holiness is Incomparable • We have no other standard. • He is the standard of Holiness. • He demand His creation to conform to His standard.

  4. Exodus 15:11 – “Who is like unto thee, O LORD….” • 1 Samuel 2:2 – “There is none holy as the LORD”

  5. 2. His Holiness can be seen. • His Name – • Isaiah 57:15 – “whose name is Holy…” • Luke 1:49 – “Holy is His name.” b. In His Words • Jeremiah 23:9 – “the words of His holiness”

  6. c. In His Works > Psalms 145:17 – “..holy in all his works.”

  7. 3. His Holiness is to be imitated • Leviticus 11:44-45 – “You shall be holy, for I am Holy.” • 1 Peter 1:15-16 – “ be holy in all manner.” • But why is Holiness important?

  8. Psalm 15:1-5 – “Who can dwell in God’s tent?” • The answer is “he who leads a holy life.” • Being honest, not slandering people; fear the Lord, keep your word etc.

  9. These are all characteristics of holiness. • He wants us to take sin serious. • We are not to justify but grieve over sin.

  10. Fellowship happens when two are in agreement. • God hates sin. • He hates lustful thoughts. • He hates our pride and jealousy.

  11. He hates our outburst of temper. • We too must hate what God hates. • We must have a Godly MIND –SET. • We must think as God thinks. • Strive to understand the purity of God.

  12. We need to understand that sin destroys us. • Romans 6:23 – “wages of sin is death.” • God wants us to live a spiritually healthy life.

  13. That’s why He disciplines us. • Hebrews 12:6-7. • He corrects us because He loves us. • He wants us to be pure and holy.

  14. David knew the effects of unconfessed sin. • Psalms 32:3 – Sin affected his life – even to his bones. • Sin will kill us.

  15. 2 Tim.2:21 – Holiness and usefulness are linked together. • We can not be an effective servant if we are an unclean vessel.

  16. 2 Tim.2:22-23 – God wants us holy to be effective. • We need to be clean vessels.

  17. True faith will always show itself by its fruits. • Matt. 7:17-20 – “by their fruits we will know.” • The working of the Holy Spirit in a person’s life is always evident by the fruit they bear.

  18. Is there evidence of holiness in my life? • Do I desire and try to become more like Christ everyday? • Do I grieve over the lack of purity in my life?

  19. What fruit am I bearing today? • “By their fruits you will know them.”

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