Christian Holiness – Thirst For Righteousness

CHRISTIAN HOLINESS – THIRST FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS

TEXT: HEBREWS 12:14,

2 SAMUEL 5:20, 2 SAMUEL 22:30

INTRODUCTION

Holiness is a divine call to a disciplined life. It is separation from sin, and living the victorious life of Christ. To be holy means that we are, set apart for honourable use. The pursuit of holiness does not end when we come to Christ. In fact, it just begins. There is a positional holiness that we inherit at regeneration and a practical holiness which we must actively pursue. Titus 3:3-5, 1 Corinthians 6:11. 1 Peter 1:14-16.

IS BEING HOLY POSSIBLE?

Holiness is a requirement to every Christian believer. Without Holiness, no one will see the Lord – Hebrews 12:14. The difference between God and us is that He is inherently holy while we, on the other hand, only become holy in relationship to Christ and we only increase in practical holiness as we mature spiritually. Romans 12:2. 2 Corinthians 7:1

WAYS TO CULTIVATE HOLY LIFESTYLE

Be born again and keep an eternal perspective – John 3:1-6

Consider yourself dead to sin and alive in Christ – Romans 6:11

Strive for daily repentance before God – Luke 18:13

Flee worldliness and respond to the Holy Spirit – Daniel 1:8, Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 4:8

Fellowship with holiness minded brethren – Prov 13:20, 1 Corinthians 12:7, 1 Corinthians 11:1

Commit completely to God – be steadfast – 1 John 2:1, 2 Corinthians 10:5

Love the Lord God through His word – John 17:17, 1 Peter 2:2

THE POWER OF CHRISTIAN HOLINESS

In holiness, we see God – Hebrews 12:14

In holiness, w share in God’s nature – Colossians 3:12

In holiness, we are shielded from sinful acts – Romans 12:1

In holiness, we rescue others – John 12:32, 1 Peter 2:9-12

In holiness, we become useful and effective – 2 Timothy 2:20-26

In holiness, we have peace – 2 Peter 3:10-18

CONCLUSION – Holiness fosters intimacy with God and builds spiritual strength and stability – Psalm 15:1-6