Becoming Holy in Every Area of Life

Becoming Holy in Every Area of Life

Main Texts: Colossians 3:1–17; Galatians 5:16–25; Romans 6:11–14; 1 Thessalonians 5:22–24

Introduction

Holiness is not a subject reserved for pastors, missionaries, or church leaders. It is the calling of every Christian,  God wants holiness in our:

• Thoughts.
• Words.
• Actions.
• Relationships.
• Work.
• Finances.
• Entertainment.
• Ambitions.
• Online lives.
• Private lives.

There should be no compartment of our lives where we say: “God, You can have everything except this.”

Christ is Lord over all.

Put Off the Old Life, Colossians 3 teaches believers to put away:

• Anger.
• Wrath.
• Malice.
• Blasphemy.
• Filthy communication.
• Lying.

This is the old way of living.

But Christianity does not stop with removing things. Paul also tells believers to put on:

• Compassion.
• Kindness.
• Humility.
• Meekness.
• Patience.
• Forgiveness.
• Love.

Christian holiness is not simply: “Stop doing bad things.”

It is also: “Start becoming like Christ.”

The Fruit of the Spirit

Galatians 5 describes the fruit produced by the Holy Spirit:

• Love.
• Joy.
• Peace.
• Long suffering.
• Gentleness.
• Goodness.
• Faith.
• Meekness.
• Temperance.

Imagine what would happen if these qualities became increasingly visible in our everyday lives.

Our families would change.

Our workplaces would change.

Our friendships would change.

Our churches would change.

Our communities would change.

Holiness Is a Daily Walk

You do not become spiritually mature in one day.

Holiness develops through daily decisions.

Every morning we choose whom we will serve.

Every temptation presents an opportunity for obedience.

Every conversation provides an opportunity to demonstrate grace.

Every difficulty provides an opportunity to trust God.

Every success provides an opportunity to remain humble.

Biblical Illustration: Enoch

Genesis tells us that Enoch walked with God.

What a beautiful description.

The Bible does not merely emphasize what Enoch accomplished.

It emphasizes how he walked.

Christianity is a walk.

Not a performance.

Not a show.

Not merely religious activity.

A daily relationship with God.

The Goal Is Christlikeness

The ultimate goal of holiness is not simply to become “a good person.”

It is to become more like Jesus.

Jesus was:

• Holy.
• Loving.
• Compassionate.
• Truthful.
• Humble.
• Pure.
• Courageous.
• Obedient.
• Forgiving.

The more closely we walk with Him, the more His character should become visible in us.

Application: A Personal Holiness Check

At the end of this week, examine yourself.

• My Thoughts

Are my thoughts pleasing to God?

• My Speech

Do my words build people up?

• My Actions

Does my behavior match my profession of faith?

• My Relationships

Do I treat people with Christlike love?

• My Private Life

Am I the same person when nobody is watching?

• My Choices

Do I regularly ask what pleases God?

• My Walk With God

Am I becoming more like Jesus?

Shalom!