1 Peter 1:13-16 – 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. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”

A. The Motivations to Pursue a Holy Life: Part 1 & Part 2

B. Responsibilities/Actions/Attitudes toward Holiness

– Our fellowship with the Lord depends upon it: Hebrews 12:14

– Our testimonies before the world are enhanced by it: 1 Peter 2:12

1. Holiness demands obedience 1 Peter 1:14, 1 Corinthians 15:10

2. Holiness is a family trait: 1 Peter 1:14, 1 Peter 1:3, 1 Peter 1:23

3. Holiness requires the exercise of negative restraint: 1 Peter 1:14, Eph. 2:1-3, Eph. 4:20-22, Col. 3:5, Col. 3:9

4. Holiness requires the exercise of positive initiative: 1 Peter 1:15, Eph. 4:23-24, Col. 3:10, Col. 3:12, Col. 3:14

5. Holiness is comprehensive in life: 1 Peter 1:15, Luke 10:27