I believe the holier a man becomes, the more he mourns over the unholiness that remains in him. -Spurgeon
1 Peter 1:13-16, Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance: But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
Living a holy life involves much more than just attending church. A Christian must bring into captivity their thoughts; keeping their mind focused on the Lord Jesus. They will keep themselves from their former sinful ways; protecting their heart from the fiery darts Satan hurls at them day by day. A Christian’s speech will be above reproach and Christ honoring. Why would a Christian do this? It’s in the name, “Christian.” It means to be Christ like or “Little Christ”. There are no substitutes. We must live a holy life because Christ Himself was holy.
