Psalm 139:23-24
(NIV)
23 Search me, O God, and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.
24 See if there is any offensive way in me, and
lead me in the way everlasting.Psalm 51:10-13
(NIV)
10 Create in me a pure heart, O God,
and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
11 Do not cast me from your presence or take
your Holy Spirit from me.
12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation and
grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.
13 Then I will teach transgressors your ways,
and sinners will turn back to you.
2 Corinthians 7:1 (NIV)
Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from
everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for
God.
1 Thessalonians 4:7 (NIV)
For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. |
the Requirement of Holiness
necessary for APPROVAL from God - 2CO. 7:1 -
"...perfecting holiness out of reverence for God."
necessary for ANOINTING from God - PS. 51:11 -
"Do not...take your Holy Spirit from me."
necessary for ASSIGNMENTS from God - 2TI. 2:21 -
"...made holy, useful to the Master..."
necessary for ADORATION to God - PS. 24:3-4 -
"Who may ascent...? He who has clean hands..."
necessary for ABUNDANCE in God - PR. 10:6 -
"Blessings crown the head of the righteous..."
the Realm of Holiness
the Revival of Holiness
spiritual examination - PS. 139:23-24 -
"Search me, O God...see if there is any offensive way..."
sin elimination - 2CO. 7:1 - "Let us purify
ourselves from everything that contaminates..."
supernatural emancipation - JN. 8:36 - "If
the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed."
spiritual elevation - RO. 6:18 - "You have
been set free from sin...become slaves to righteousness."
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