"The lie we’re telling ourselves is that compromising holiness will ensure church growth. That’s false. Embracing and raising up those who are faithful and obedient, as witnesses to our culture, will attract the world. Without holiness, Jesus Christ can’t be seen in us by the world; and without love, the world will resist the truth of this holiness.”
— David Bennett
It's becoming increasingly tricky and challenging to be counter-culture as we try to hold to the holiness of Jesus while loving and living in our broken world. Reading this reminded me that, despite the difficulty and indignity it may cause, it's a cause absolutely worth giving my life to.
"Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” — 1 Peter 1:13-16
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