#be-holy

Inside or Outside

I have a habit of noticing repetition in scripture. For example, shortly after becoming a Christ follower in January of 1983, I started…

Holiness is a Pursuit

It is likely that one of the least understood and most abused words in the English language is “holy.” On one end of the spectrum, we find…

Be Holy

Where scripture is concerned, saying it one time is sufficient, but when we are instructed repeatedly¹ to engage the same behavior, we can…

Conduct in the Household of God

Christ’s church is His body of members: believing Jews; Gentiles; men; women; slave or free (Rom 12:4–5; 1 Cor 12:12–27; Gal 3:28; Eph 3:6…

The Temple of the Living God — 2 Corinthians 6:16–17

Preparing for Christ’s Return on the Day of the Lord

Be alert. Be sober. Be ready. In these, we must be informed. For the great and terrible Day of the Lord is coming soon. What kind of people…

Be Holy, Because I Am Holy — Leviticus 11:45

Deny yourself, pick up your cross, and follow Jesus Christ

Following Jesus Christ will cost you but it is worth it. You have to be willing to forsake all else for the sake of the Kingdom of God.