Silent night. Holy night. All is calm. All is bright.
1 John: The proof of righteousness.
Guide me to Your perfect light
The Lord takes pleasure in those who fear Him - Psalm 147:11
Live set apart
No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace. - Hebrews 12:11
His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life. - 2 Peter 1:3
If I could've changed myself, I would have changed myself. That's why I need Jesus.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. - Matthew 5:10
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. - Matthew 5:8
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. - Matthew 5:6
When Jesus told us to be holy, He wasn't saying to be perfect. We can't be. He was telling us to be set apart for God's purposes.
There is no one holy like the Lord; there is no one besides you. - 1 Samuel 2:2
If we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another. - 1 John 1:7
Holiness over worldliness
The Fall: It's time to return to the Garden.
Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children. - Ephesians 5:1
Chase after God's Kingdom
Knowledge alone makes Christians haughty. Application makes us holy. - Andy Stanley
"if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." - Philippians 4:8
"Grace is God-given power to live differently." - Judah Smith
I want to be more like You
He was tempted like us. But He didn't sin.
Be careful little eyes what you see
God, investigate my heart
"Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship." - Romans 12:1
“Holiness, as taught in the Scriptures, is not based upon knowledge on our part. Rather, it is based upon the resurrected Christ in-dwelling us and changing us into His likeness.” A.W. Tozer
Forgiven. Healed. Cleansed.
"Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me." - Psalm 51:10
Lord prepare me to be a sanctuary
"Every moment of resistance to temptation is a victory." - Frederick William Faber
"You yourselves are God’s temple and God’s Spirit dwells in your midst." - 1 Corinthians 3:16