June 30
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1 PETER
10 Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired carefully, 11 inquiring what person or time the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the subsequent glories. 12 It was revealed to them that they were serving not themselves but you, in the things that have now been announced to you through those who preached the good news to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven, things into which angels long to look.
13 Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, 15 but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”
– 1 Peter1:10-16
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1 PETER – A CALL TO HOLY LIVING
A poem inspired by these verses by ILMA
Prophecies of the salvation from Jesus was given to prophets
It was declared to people of their time and future ones to come
They predicted the passion that Jesus Christ was to suffer to save us
They also spoke about the grace that God sent through his Son Jesus
When Jesus died on the cross and resurrected, we were set free
We are all therefore called to live free lives by being godly and holy.
Prepare your minds to be renewed and transformed by his word
To make God first in your priorities will make you triumph over the world
Be faithful, earnest and committed to serve the Lord Jesus Christ
Do not follow the systems of this world that is fallen and corrupt
Instead, follow the statutes that the Lord God gave to your ancestors
It is for your own protection that these laws were made by your Creator.
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REFLECTION
• What does holy living really mean according to the bible?
• Why do some people think that it is impossible to be holy?
• How can we live godly and holy lives in this corrupt world we live in?