Holiness.

One thing is for sure, I definently hate the sin I do. Yet, even though I hate it, I still sin. It's so stupid how we still sin even after we come to faith in Christ. I wish our sin would just go away. We have to live with it though, battling it everyday. We must understand that our battle is a battle against unholiness in ourselves.

God is a holy God, who hates sin and sinners(Ps. 5:5). He has wrath "against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress in unrighteousness"(Rom 1:18). God is also a God of love who loves His own, even when we sin! Yet, this does not give warrant to sin. God commands us to be holy "As obedient childeren, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; because it is written, 'You shall be holy, for I am holy'"(1 Peter 1:14-16).

"As Obedient Childeren, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance": As a child of God, do not go back to your sins, but look to God, having faith in Future Grace. Knowing that God will pour grace upon you even when you sin, and that he will sanctify you. DO NOT SIN! We know we will sin, but we should fight this old nature that is within us. As Paul says "Wretched man that I am! Who will save me from this body of death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!"

"but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior": Peter earlier says "Prepare your mind for action". It should start with your heart, knowing that you cannot produce holiness apart from Christ. There is no righteousness within yourself. You are commanded to "be holy yourselves" in your conduct. Act like men! Do not give into your sin, but flee from the devil and hold on to Christ.

"because it is written, 'You shall be holy, for I am holy'": As you know God is holy he tells us to be holy as well. Knowing that God is our Father, should we not act like our own Father? Praise God for His loving grace that he has poured out on a sinner such as me. Praise God for our Lord Jesus Christ.

"To the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, be glory forever. Amen."