BE YE HOLY (Part One)
Memory Verse
"But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;” 1 Peter 1:15
BIBLE PASSAGE; Psalm 15:1-5
INTRODUCTION
It is the counsel of God for every believer to prosper and to be free from sickness - 3 John 2. God's storehouse is full of blessings prepared for His children because His thoughts towards us are good and not evil. However, to partake and take abundant benefit of these blessings, He demands that we be holy like Him - Psalm 84:11.
OUTLINES
1. WHY BELIEVERS MUST BE HOLY
2. BENEFITS OF HOLINESS
WHY BELIEVERS MUST BE HOLY
Our God is a holy God and He commands every believer to be perfect in His sight. God desires to use believers as His chosen vessels to reach out to the numerous sinners out there hence, believers must be holy. Holiness is necessary for a believer to do exploits and do even greater works than Jesus did. Sinners cannot fellowship with a holy God. The believer must be holy in order to be able to see God on the last day· Ephesians 1:4; Genesis 17:1; 1 John 1:3-7; John 14:12; 1 Corinthians 6:13.
BENEFITS OF HOLINESS
A holy believer receives classified information from God. God builds a wall of protection around such a believer. The believer will also have peace with his enemies. He 'will receive divine provision and long life. Living holy enables every believer to enjoy God's presence and living ever with God in eternal life -Amos 3:7; Genesis 18:12-21; Proverbs 18:10; Proverbs 16:17; Job 11:10; 1 Kings 5:1-4; Proverbs 3:1-2; Proverbs 4:10; Proverbs 9:11.
CONCLUSION
The benefits of holiness are inexhaustible since God cannot be separated from His holiness. Living holy must be the yawning of the heart of a true believer, day by day. Do not strive to be holy?
QUESTIONS
1. Why must believers be holy?
2. Mention some benefits of holiness.
BLESSED WEEK WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT
MONDAY: Philippians 4:19 - Do not worry anymore. The holy God will take care of your daily needs.
TUESDAY: Psalm 1:3· God's words are yea and amen. He will cause believers to flourish like a tree planted by the rivers of
water. .
WEDNESDAY: Jeremiah 29:11 - God's thoughts for His people is to bring every of their expectations to fulfilment.
THURSDAY: Job 1:10· God protects believers from every attack of the wicked. He will protect you too. .
FRIDAY: Psalm 68:1 - The Lord of hosts will arise and destroy all your enemies and scatter them.
SATURDAY: Isaiah1:19 ·.Willingness and obedience on the part of people bring goodness their way.
BE YE HOLY (Part Two)
Memory Verse
" .. ./ am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect." Genesis 17:1b
BIBLE PASSAGE: Psalm 24:3-10
INTRODUCTION
In our last lesson, we considered why believers must be holy and some benefits of holiness. Today, we shall look further into the benefits· of holiness and why God does not condone unholy living.
OUTLINES
1. OTHER BENEFITS OF HOLINESS
2. WHY GOD DOES NOT CONDONE UNHOLY LIVING
OTHER BENEFITS OF HOLINESS
There are many rewards attached to holiness. One of them is answered prayers - Luke 1:13; Psalm 34:15-17. The tomorrow of a righteous person is determined by God Isaiah 3:10: Jer.29: 11. A man that fears and obeys God will enjoy divine health Exodus 15:26. He also enjoys supernatural provisions from the EI-Shaddai God - Psalm 92:12. The cup of a holy child will always overflow and as well enjoy overtaking blessings - Psalm 23:5; Deut. 28:1-2. Lastly, he that loves to do that which is right in God's presence will be victorious, promoted and endowed with supernatural anointing - Deut. 28:7; Hebrews 1 :9.
WHY GOD DOES NOT CONDONE UNHOLY LIVING
If two do not agree, they cannot walk together. God cannot condone sin because everything about Him is holy and hence Christians are commanded to be perfect in holiness, body, soul and spirit. Our glorious God lives in holiness. His throne is holy. The angels around are holy and holiness is their song. In fact, He also lives in a holy city. - Romans 6:19, 22; 2 Corinth. 7:1; Ephesi.ans 4:24; 1 Thess.4:7; Exodus 15:11; Psalm 47:8; Rev. 14:10; Rev. 4:8; Rev. 22:19.
CONCLUSION
A nation that fears God and lives righteously shall be exalted. Disobeying God’s instructions will lead to divine rejection and eternal condemnation. 1 Samuel 15:22-23; Revelations 22:14-15; Proverbs 14:34.
QUESTIONS
1. Supply the right answers to the question in Psalm 24:3.
2. What are the other benefits of holiness?
3. Why will God not condone ungodliness
BLESSED WEEK WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT
MONDAY: Revelations 3:7, Revelations 4:8 - God expects us to be holy.
TUESDAY: Hebrews 12:10 - God chastises to make holy.
WEDNESDAY: John 17: 17 - God uses His words to make us holy.
THURSDAY: Psalm 99:3 - God's name is holy.
FRIDAY: Psalm 47:8 - God's throne is holy;
SATURDAY: Isaiah 57:15- God dwells in holiness.
SUNDAY: Psalm 145:17 - God's ways are holy.
