HOLINESS IS A CHOICE

 Deuteronomy 30:19 I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:

1 Peter 1:16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

Life is full of choices; we serve a God who gives people a chance to exercise their willpower. He does not force His will on anyone; He has the power to force everyone to serve Him, but He chooses not to. Every one of us is going to face the consequences of our actions and choices both here on earth and thereafter. Every word of the scripture is a commandment, but just like every other commandment, you have the power to choose to obey or disobey; it is your choice, and no one will fight you over it. The best anyone can do for you is to advise you to make the right choice.

Holiness is a choice and not a gift; there is nothing like, I have a gift of holiness, no, not at all. Even though Holiness is part of the requirement to walk with God, we all have to take personal responsibility in our choice to stay holy. Serving God is a commandment, but we are left with the choice to choose whom God we want to serve. When we make a choice to serve the living God, we are expected to adhere to the rules and regulations of our choice and to build a lasting and profitable relationship with Him. A Holy God cannot dwell in a defiled temple, and the rule of relationship specifies that He lives in us and we live in Him; so, the question we all should ask ourselves is, Is God still living in me? Am I truly carrying His presence? And at what point did I let Him go? Your genuine answers will guide you on what to do to have Him back in your life. 

2 Corinthians 6:16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

The problem we have most times as believers is that most are not true to ourselves; we take the things of God for granted.

1 Thessalonians 4:4 That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour;

To be a valuable vessel in the hand of God is a choice because the power to remain Holy has already been given to us at new birth. You have become a new creature after you gave your life to Christ; you have been sanctified by his blood, but to remain clean and purified is your responsibility. 

2 Timothy 2:21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.

 

In conclusion, learn to stay away from everything that can contaminate your vessel; keep yourself holy for every good work. The commandment is for you to be holy, but the choice to be holy lies in your hands. 

John 1:12 (But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name):

Friends, are you struggling with sin? You really want to keep your vessels in honour, but you don't have the power to do it. Worry no more because today is your day of salvation. I have good news for you. Run to Jesus, and he will empower you for righteous living. Say yes to him today and receive power to stay Holy by praying this salvation prayer below.

Lord Jesus, I repent of my sins and accept You as my Lord and Saviour. I believe you died for me to make me a new man/woman. Forgive me all my sins, wash me with your blood, and give me a new heart. Thank you, Lord, for saving my soul. Now I believe I am born again. And I am a child of God. Amen!

NENE ISAH,

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