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Freedom!Posted Jul-11-07 07:00:52 PDT As obedient children, did not conform to the evil desires you had what you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy."
1 Peter 1:14-16
After people commit their lives to Christ, they usually still feel a pull back to their old ways. Peter tells us to be like our heavenly Father - and holy in everything we do. Holiness means being totally devoted or dedicated to God, set aside for his special use and set apart from sin and its influence. We are to be set apart and different, not blending in with the crowd, yet not being different just for the sake of being different. What makes us different are God's qualities in our lives. Our focus and priorities must be his. All this is in direct contrast to our old ways. We cannot become holy on our own, but God gives us his Holy Spirit to help us obey and give us power to overcome sin. Don't use the excuse that you can't help slipping into sin. You can always call upon God's power to free you from sin's grip. We do not be stuck in our old ways. We can be free, and free indeed!
God bless you,
J.H.
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