1 Peter 1-5

1 Peter 1:15

But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do.

Well there it is. That's all I need to do is be holy in all I do. HA! How can I even come close to that? And just what does being holy in ALL I do look like? To some if I laugh too much or buy a lottery ticket I'm not being holy. Or if I wear jeans or an earring I'm not. Do I throw away my TV and stop working so I can devote myself to Bible studies? And even if I could meet all the external "requirements" of others it still doesn't address my heart, the only place that holiness really needs to happen.

Getting saved is a one-time deal. But the process of following, of conforming to the image and example of Christ, the sanctification at work to make my life be reflective of the relaity of my mew life in Christ is a struggle we all will face until our last breath. This passage is full of the "How to" words; self-control, love, obey, abstain from sin, submit yourselves,suffer for His sake, be humble and on and on.

1 Peter 4:1-2

Therefore, since Christ suffered in His body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin. And as a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God.

Am I done with sin? I know I want to be. And I know if I ask, His Spirit will lead me toward His will and no my own.