Wholly Holy Or Holey Holy

 

  Scripture is clear about holiness:

"but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, You shall be holy, for I am holy."

1^st Peter 1:15-16

"For God has not called us for impurity, but in holiness."

1^st Thessalonians 4:7

"Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord."

Hebrews 12:14

  The problem isn't in understanding. It is in application. We know we must be holy, but we are less apt to apply that wholeheartedly. Our holiness is full of holes. We might have holiness in our church life but not as much in our business life. Our relationships might be holy, but our language is lacking. Our outside persona is, but our inner man is more like Swiss cheese.

  The Biblical call of holiness is across the board. It's not just for the church pew, or the civic function or the public spotlight. It's at the kitchen table and behind the driver's wheel, and at the ball game. Holiness is too important not to let permeate into every aspect of your existence.