"Because it is written, "Be holy, for I am holy"" (1 Peter 1:16; NKJV). The apostle Peter quotes God giving instructions to His people Israel. We should strive to be holy (Hebrews 12:14) as we are the temple of God. His Holy Spirit lives in each one of us as Christians (1 Cor 3:16-17). So what does it mean to be holy? Well, it is to be sinless, upright, pure, full of integrity or simply put, to be just like God! Sounds a like tall order! However, pursuing holiness will bring us into intimacy with God (Ps 15:1-2), His peace (Ps 119:165) and blessings (John 10:10).

We are to cleanse ourselves of the sinful ways that characterized our lives before we gave our lives to Christ (2 Tim 2:20-21). So how do we do that? As we see more about God and His plans for us in His Word, the Holy Spirit will transform us into the picture we see (2 Cor 3:18). Be patient, this Christian walk is a journey and even the apostle Paul said he had not attained or apprehended all God had for Him but he pressed on (Phil 3:12-14). Be encouraged, press on the rewards are amazing!