Tuesday, July 18 You must be holy, because I am holy.​—1 Pet. 1:16.

[Poly Ester]

Tuesday, July 18

You must be holy, because I am holy.—1 Pet. 1:16.

 

From the words of today’s text, we learn that we can imitate Jehovah, who is the supreme example of holiness. We must be holy in our conduct. That may seem impossible because we are imperfect. The apostle Peter himself made a number of mistakes; yet, his example shows that we can become holy. When people think of someone who is holy, many imagine a joyless person who wears religious garments and always has a pious look on his face. But that cannot be accurate. Jehovah, who is holy, is described as “the happy God.” (1 Tim. 1:11) Those who worship him are called “happy.” (Ps. 144:15) Jesus condemned those who wore distinctive garments and practiced their righteousness in front of men. (Matt. 6:1; Mark 12:38) As Christians, we shape our view of holiness by what we have learned from the Bible. We are convinced that our loving God would never give us a command that we could not possibly obey. w21.122 ¶1, 3

[Watching and Waiting]

34 minutes ago, Anniebea said:

When people think of someone who is holy, many imagine a joyless person who wears religious garments and always has a pious look on his face. But that cannot be accurate. Jehovah, who is holy, is described as “the happy God.”

 

I couldn't help but think of what Bro. Christensen said in the interview about how he prayed for peace in his heart and that Jehovah would help him keep his joy and be happy. . . . 'I want to be happy, to serve Jehovah, to do as he wants because he is a happy Father.'  His conduct while in detention, in imitation of his 'Holy God,' enabled him to come off victorious. What a contrast to those who practice a mock piety, a pretense.

[Wayne]

When our love is pure and intense, we make Jehovah’s heart rejoice. “The key is LOVE in our hearts & conduct.”—1 PET. 1:15. SONG 34 Walking in Integrity.