"Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord" Hebrews 12:14
We are to follow after God’s holiness; as believers in Christ, we are to be holy because He is holy (1 Peter 1:16). Since we are to imitate God in all His ways, let’s live in His holiness. This does not mean we look down on the spirituality of other people; instead, it means we think others better than ourselves in all our ways while striving to obey Him. We ought not live holy because it is our duty; instead, we ought to live holy because of what He has done for us. C.T. Studd says, “If Jesus Christ be God and died for me, then no sacrifice can be too great for me to make for Him.”
But under such high expectations, what if we fail? Even though we know that God loves us immensely, will He throw us away or cause us to cease from serving Him?
In the Old Testament, sometimes the holy vessels of the temple would become unclean. Did God immediately throw all of them away? No, through a process of cleansing – the vessels would become holy again and returned into the service of God.
So too, your momentary falters or occasional weaknesses or, in some instances, constant failings will not cause God to stop using you. Even if He changes your service options, if you would submit yourself into His care – He will cleanse your heart and conscience and return you to His service. Do not fear; though you are not perfect, the Perfect One will lay a foundation of holiness in your life one day at a time!
Learn more and download or listen to our latest sermon:
MP3 Download: 04.14.2013 - A Remembering Grace - Pastor Doug Mann
In the Old Testament, sometimes the holy vessels of the temple would become unclean. Did God immediately throw all of them away? No, through a process of cleansing – the vessels would become holy again and returned into the service of God.
So too, your momentary falters or occasional weaknesses or, in some instances, constant failings will not cause God to stop using you. Even if He changes your service options, if you would submit yourself into His care – He will cleanse your heart and conscience and return you to His service. Do not fear; though you are not perfect, the Perfect One will lay a foundation of holiness in your life one day at a time!
Learn more and download or listen to our latest sermon:
MP3 Download: 04.14.2013 - A Remembering Grace - Pastor Doug Mann
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