Holier

Philippians 2:5

(5) Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus,

The Human Mind

“The human mind is a very complex mechanism, capable of varied functions. With his mind a man thinks or has intelligence, is capable of discerning facts and principles. With his mind he loves, hates, fears, has emotional experiences. With his mind he decides, wills, determines upon courses of action.” – Paul Easley

HOLINESS IS…

1 Peter 1:15-16

(15) but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct,(16) because it is written, "BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY."

WAS CHRIST HOLY?

A Dime A Dozen?

“Crucified, resurrected savior gods, who had been born of virgins, were a dime a dozen…” – Farrell Till, Skeptic

God is Holy

Isaiah 6:1-4 ESV - (1) In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train of his robe filled the temple.(2) Above him stood the seraphim. Each had six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew.(3) And one called to another and said: "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory!"(4) And the foundations of the thresholds shook at the voice of him who called, and the house was filled with smoke.

Jesus Christ is God

• John 1:1 ESV(1) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

• John 1:14 ESV(14) And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

Hebrews 12:2

(2) looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

1 Peter 1:19

(19) but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.

1 Peter 2:22

(22) "WHO COMMITTED NO SIN, NOR WAS DECEIT FOUND IN HIS MOUTH";

HOW CAN WE LIVE HOLIER?

BE CAREFUL IN OUR THOUGHTS.

Psalms 1:1-2 NKJV(1) Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;(2) But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night.

BE SHARP IN OUR MINDS.

1 Thessalonians 5:6-8 NKJV(6) Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober.(7) For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk are drunk at night.(8) But let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation.

BE FOCUSED IN OUR PURPOSE.

John 14:1-3 NKJV(1) "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.(2) In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.(3) And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.

BE FOCUSED IN OUR PURPOSE.

Hebrews 12:2 NKJV(2) looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

BE HOLY IN OUR CONDUCT.

1 Peter 1:13-16 NKJV(13) Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;(14) as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance;(15) but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct,(16) because it is written, "BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY."

1 Peter 2:21-23

(21) For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps:(22) "WHO COMMITTED NO SIN, NOR WAS DECEIT FOUND IN HIS MOUTH";(23) who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously;