There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name
was Job; and that man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God and
shunned evil.” Job 1:1
According to the above scriptures, holiness means walking
in close contact with God in truth and uprightness; keeping yourself from evil.
It is very important that we all live a holy life because holiness makes all
things in your life beautiful. When a man is living a right with God, all things
work in his favor.
“Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us
cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting
holiness in the fear of God. “ 2Cor
7:1
WHY
MUST I BE HOLY
There are quite reasons why we must be holy. The holy
scriptures state emphatically that we should be holy because God is holy.
“Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without
which no one will see the Lord” Heb 12:14 Holiness is the only ticket to heaven. It’s
not once saved forever save! You cannot continue in sin and expect to be with
God (who is clothed in holiness) in your filthiness with the mindset
that you are saved. The following point highlight why you must live a holy
life.
Ø To
be able to approach God and have all your needs met.
“Behold, the Lord’s hand is not
shortened, that it cannot save; nor His ear heavy, that it cannot hear. But
your iniquities have separated you from God; and your sins have hidden His face
from you, so that He will not hear.” Isaiah 59:1-2
So the secret is out! Sin is what hinders
you from flourishing. Sin is what block your blessings. Sin is what separate us
from God! I believe the reasons why your prayers have not been answered all
this while is because of sin. Do a review of your life and repent from your
sins.
Ø To
block the devil from having access to bring destruction to your life. When
you engage in sin, you attract the devil because he is the prince of evil. Sin
attract the devil, holiness attract God. When Satan wants to block your
blessings, he brings sin to your life in order to make you powerless. See Numbers
25
Ø Holiness
is a lifestyle of every believer. “And that you put on
the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and
holiness.” Eph 4:34
Ø
To blessed by God. “There was a man in the
land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was blameless and upright, and one
who feared God and shunned evil. And seven sons and three daughters were
born to him. Also, his possessions were seven thousand sheep, three thousand
camels, five thousand yoke of oxen, five hundred female donkeys, and a very
large households, so that this man was the greatest of all the people of the
east” Job 1:1-3
Job was a holy man yet he
was blessed with possessions and his wealth surpasses all those in the east.
Many people think that you cannot be rich when you live a holy life; God is the
richest Man in the world so is it hard for him to bless those who love him and
keep his word? Certainly not! See Psalm
24:1-5
BLESSINGS
OF HOLINESS
·
It is the highway to heaven. “Pursue peace
with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.” Hebrews
12:14
·
Holiness positions you on the narrow way. Pay
every price to be holy. Matthew 7:14
·
Holiness brings you into partnership with
God. All the things are in God so if you are not living a holy life then you
are in partnership with Satan & demons.
“But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself
with the portion of the king’s delicacies, nor with the wine which he drank;
therefore he requested of the chief of the eunuchs that he might not defile
himself.” Daniel 1:8
·
Holiness will give you a place among the
saint. See Zechariah 3:1-5
WHAT MUST I DO TO LIVE A
HOLY LIFE
·
Make heaven your ultimate goal in life. Don’t
rejoice that you have a car, don’t rejoice that you have a house, don’t rejoice
that you have a business but rejoice that your name is written in the book of
life.
See Luke 10:17-20
·
Crucify your flesh. Don’t let your feelings
control you, control your feelings. See Col 3:5-10, 1Cor 9:27 Rom 8:13-14
·
Allow the word of God to bath you every day. “That
he might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word.” Eph 5:26
·
Pray in the Holy Ghost and let your spirit
take over the flesh.
Incredible Prince
Inspired by the teachings of Rev Dr.
Kwadwo Bempah
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