HOLY CONDUCT - (Part 3)

HOLY can be defined using many terms and in different ways as nouns, verbs and adjectives but here are 4 basic meanings to summarize the general definition of the word HOLY

  1. Do reverence because association or derived from our Heavenly Father; having divine nature or origin, inspirational, magnificent, superb, awesome, sacred, exceptionally pleasing, marvelous, amazing, miraculous, incredible, glorious, majestic, unsearchable greatness, perfection - God's character in rightness, pureness amplified, excellence personified
  2. Separation unto God from sin or impurity, sanctified, set apart for God’s purpose, consecrated (devoted, dedicated) to our Lord, freed from sin’s dominion, delivered from darkness into His glorious Kingdom of Light
  3. Conduct, manner of life, blameless lifestyle, pureness in Christ, undefilement from the world, servants of righteousness, proper behavior
  4. People, places and things devoted to God, used of God, including services and ceremonies ordained by God (Godly weddings, communion, baby dedications, etc...)

Holy in Thoughts

Romans 12:2 Be not conformed to this world but transformed by the renewing of your mind,
2 Corinthians 10:3-7 Bring into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ, think again
Ephesians 4:17-24 The truth is in Jesus, be renewed in the spirit of your mind in holiness
Refer to Psalm 86:2-5 Preserve my soul, for I am holy, rejoice soul, soul lifted to our Lord
& Proverbs 24:9 The thoughts of foolishness is sin:

Holy in Words spoken (The Holy Bible contains Holy Words)

Ephesians 4:29-32 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth but good only
2 Timothy 3:14-17 We should know the holy scriptures
1 Peter 4:8-11 Man should speak as the oracles of God, being good stewards of God's grace
Romans 1:1-6 Promised by prophets in the holy scriptures according to the spirit of holiness
Refer to John 6:63 The spirit quickens (gives life), God's Word spoken is spirit and life

Holy in Conduct (deeds / lifestyle)

Romans 12:1,2 Present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God
1 Peter 1:13-16 Be ye holy in all manner of conversation: for God is holy who called you
2 Peter 3:9-14 We ought be in all holy conversation (lifestyle) and godliness (inwardly)
Refer to Ephesians 5:25-31 Husbands - Husband present his wife holy before God & himself
& Titus 2:3-5 Wives - Women should be in behavior that is becoming to holiness
& Titus 1:5-9 Ministry - a Bishop must be holy. temperate, sober, just

Holy in Christ Jesus our Lord (Application in life)

1 Peter 2:9-18 Ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, peculiar people
Ephesians 5:17-27 Speak to yourself psalms, Give thanks, submitting yourself as spirit filled
Colossians 3:11-17 Put on Christ's attributes of holiness, let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, whatever you do in word or deed do all in the Name of the Lord Jesus

Note: This type of conduct is not for church only but a way of life to be shown before God privately and in front of man publicly each moment of every day, because we are holy!