Friday, August 6, 2010

Be Holy

Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. 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."


Since you call on a Father who judges each man's work impartially, live your lives as strangers here in reverent fear. For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake. Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God.
1 Peter 1:13-21 (NIV)

15 comments:

Rita said...

He is the only hope we have. I am seeing that more and more each day. We lost one of the ladies that I work with today to death and it made me think even more about this today.

RCUBEs said...

What a beautiful reminder. Perfect picture. The thought of the Living Water setting us apart from worldly ways. Like this image...How the water separated the land mass over the span of time...God bless.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Rita, I'm sorry to hear about your loss. It's always so difficult to lose someone we know.

Rcubes, The picture was taken near the 12 apostles on the southern coast of Victoria, Australia.

Unknown said...

What a great word from the Word...

I love the phrase that says,

"set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed."

Thanks for sharing,
Melanie

Karen said...

Amen...what blessed hope we are given...

Unknown said...

Thank God we don't have to live the "empty way of life"!

Powerful writing!

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Sometimes the Bible just says it all without any comentary needed. It is the Living Word and it speaks to all of us differently. But the truth remains: God is the Glory.

Thanks for your comments :)

Just Be Real said...

Amen Lyn. God is my only source of Hope! Blessings.

The Reformed Feminist said...

These are beautiful verses - especially for women (or perhaps I am biased). There is so much pressure to conform to the ways of the world and the desires of the flesh...being washed by the Word of God is refreshing and invigorating!

Thank you for sharing these verses.

Rebekah said...

Just stopping by to say Hi, how are things with you?
I've been away from blog-land quite a bit, summer hols, pregnancy etc..Hope you are well. x

Kim@stuffcould.... said...

Yes be Holy! Always need that reminder....
kim

Nikki (Sarah) said...

I''m so thankful He is Who He and can be trusted to put our hope and faith in....Everything changes...He never does....

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

London Lady, yes, we are washed and invigorated.

Rebekah, It's so good to see you. I hope the pregnancy is going well for you :)

Sarah, isn't it wonderful our Lord never changes?

Lisa said...

"For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect."

This is what I want to take with me today. Beautiful through and through Lynda, Thank you.

Rochelle said...

Hmmm...beautiful. Thanks for sharing!