Be Holy in Your Character for Jesus

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Read – (2 1/2 minutes) – “As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when 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)
      Passage: Colossians 3:1-14

       When  you were physically born into this world, you were born with the DNA of your biological parents. No matter what you do, you can never erase that DNA. In the same way, when you believed in Jesus and received Him, you were spiritually born into God’s family. His Spirit came to dwell within you and you are eternally connected to Him. One day, you will enter heaven and be forever with God and everyone who is in His family. Right now, you have a life to live for His glory and His purposes.         How should you live? Peter tells us to live holy lives, which reflect the holy character of Jesus. Your sin nature does not want you to do that and it will try to get you to conform to the ways of the world. Remember that you are a child of God! By His grace, God will enable you to choose to follow His Word. He will transform you more and more to reflect the character of Jesus, so that the world will see Jesus through you. Let His goodness shine.     

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