I Peter VII
But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” (I Peter 1:15,16 ESV)
Peculiar
If you desire to be popular, it will be difficult to be holy.
If you desire to fit in, it will be difficult to be holy.
If you desire to be in the majority, it will be difficult to be holy.
If you desire to be just like everyone else, it will be difficult to be holy.
If you desire to not stand out, it will be difficult to be holy.
Being holy, as Jesus was holy, means being motivated by God’s Word, instead of by facebook headlines.
Being holy, as Jesus was holy, means loving God’s commands, instead of loving human laws.
Being holy, as Jesus was holy, means ignoring public opinion, instead of being like everyone else.
Peculiar, in God’s eyes… is a good thing.