1 Peter-Lesson 2 (Sue Edwards Inductive Bible Study)

If I had to pick out a theme for this week, I think it would be holiness and obedience which are tied together very tightly.  Holiness leads to obedience. 

1 Peter 1:15-16

"But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God who chose you is holy.  For the Scriptures say, 'You must be holy because I am holy.'"

When we read this verse, it's too often just read and then moved past.  We automatically think that holiness is something hard to obtain or that we don't even want it.  Why would people not want to even attempt to be holy?  Simple.  It's weird.  It causes people to think we're a nut that has taken this Jesus thing just a bit too far.  It sets us apart.  It makes it quite obvious as to who we believe in and in who we put our trust in.

When I think of holiness, I think of taking on the mind and character qualities of Christ.  Impossible thing to do?  Not with the Holy Spirit.  Hard?  Extremely.  Why?  Because Satan is there every step of the way trying to sidetrack us from the reason we are asked to be holy---to reflect the mind of Christ so that He will get the glory.

If you are looking for a verse to memorize and meditate on this week, try the one above.  It's packed with a message from God.  Meditate on holiness and obedience.  Going back to chapter 1, because we obey, we are washed in the blood of Jesus Christ.