Christians often equate holiness with activism and spiritual disciplines. And while it's true that activism is often the outgrowth of holiness and spiritual disciplines are necessary for the cultivation of holiness, the pattern of piety in the Scripture is more explicitly about our character. We put off sin and put on righteousness. We put to death the deeds of the flesh and put on Christ. To use the older language, we pursue mortification of the old man and the vivification of the new.

Live for God. Obey the Scriptures. Think of others before yourself. Be holy. Love Jesus. And as you do these things, do whatever else you like, with whomever you like, wherever you like, and you'll be walking in the will of God.

God gets glory when his strength shines in our weakness.

Grace does not lead us to overlook obedience. Grace compels and empowers us for obedience.

Those trapped in sin will not normally thank you for pointing out the darkness in their lives.

You will fear something or someone. The Bible says the wisest way to go about your life is to fear God.

Not only is holiness the goal of your redemption, it is necessary for your redemption