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“I am the Lord your God; consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am holy” (Leviticus 11:44 NIV1984). God told Moses to speak those words directly to the Israelites. More than just the Ten Commandments, they were given instructions that would affect every aspect of their lives. They were told to be holy, just like God. It was not a suggestion; it was a command.
Peter gave us the same words — “As he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: ...
Most people actively involved in ministry have some semblance of perfectionism. My ministry has fallen prey to the desire to hold everything up to a high standard. I want my sermons to be precise and accurate so there is little room for misinterpretation. I want our church to reflect pure Christianity within our community. God’s holy calling sets a high standard for those in ministry....