God is...Holy

Read 1 Peter 1:13-14

This idea that God is Holy - how do you initiallly resond to this thought?  Is it something easy to believe and accept, difficult or kind of a little bit of both?

Sometimes this thought of holiness is tough to take because when we come to understand God's standard we see that God is perfect in every way.  And we realize that's impossible for us.  Most of us, when we read this can feel defeated thinking the best we can do progress not perfection.  But look at 1 Peter again.  There's a strong contrast between verse 13 and 14.  Peter's saying our cooperation, that's obedience, should no longer conform to the evil desires we had when we lived in ignorance, that is separated and not knowing God.  But now that we have come into a relationship with God through His Son Jesus Christ, now live holy lives using His example as our guide and allowing His Spirit to provide the power to live holy lives.

Be holy, because I m holy.  Difficult?  Yes.  Impossible?  No.  It's not impossible because God calls us to live holy lives and empowers us to live holy lives.  God never asks what He doesn't provide us with the ability to accomplish.  He is a good, loving, and holy God.