But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. 1 Peter 1:15-16

That seems like an overwhelming command.  Be “holy” in every aspect of our lives (conversation).  “That is impossible” – true.  It is absolutely impossible for any of us to fulfill this command. 

So, does that mean God was being cruel in that he gave us an impossible standard?  Were we created for failure?

No, we were never designed to do it on our own.  In our finite abilities we could never satisfy the law, Old or New Testament.  The Law is a school master and only demonstrates to us that we cannot keep it, but, Glory to God, the law giver on the throne is also the law keeper within his saints. 

In our power we fail, in His Power we are more than conquers.  In our power we fall time and again, but in His power we are priests and Kings.  He has made us to be ambassadors and provided the resources to represent the Kingdom to His glory.

How do we tap into this victorious life?  It is only by faith in Christ and through His grace that we can accomplish anything for our King.  For without faith it is impossible to please Him.      

As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: -  Colossians 2:6

I came across this quote from a song by Frances Ridley Havergal and it truly blessed me.

Holiness by faith in Jesus,
Not by effort of thine own,
Sin's dominion crushed and broken
By the power of grace alone,
Christ, the holiness within thee,
His own beauty on thy brow:
This shall be thy pilgrim brightness,
  This thy blessed portion now.

 


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