1 Peter 1:16 · KJV

"Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁴As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:

¹⁵But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;

¹⁶Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

¹⁷And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:

¹⁸Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;

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Devotional Reflection

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Holy is a word that most of us associate with the "stained glass ghetto." It's a word that only "church people" use. Even if that's true, it's still a great idea. Every kid knows that you can't eat hot dogs and potato chips on china. "Special company" or "special occasions" are the only times when Mom's china is used. Hot dogs are meant to be eaten every day on paper plates, while china is for special occasions. When God tells us to be holy, He wants us to be like fine china, something special for Him and, as Peter says, just like Him.

Prayer

I acknowledge how far removed from your holiness I am as I approach you, Holy Lord, God Almighty. I give you thanks for sanctifying me through Jesus' death on the cross and for indwelling me with your Holy Spirit. I offer my life to you today as a holy sacrifice. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

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Prayer

Holy Lord, All-Powerful God, I come before You knowing how far away Your holiness is from mine. I'm thankful that Jesus' sacrifice and Your Holy Spirit living inside of me have made me holy. Please take my life as a holy gift to You today. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

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