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Excellent sermon by Wesley, thanks for posting!
God has also been quickening the importance of holiness lately.
"For I am the LORD who brought you up from the land of Egypt to be your God; thus you shall be holy, for I am holy.'" Lev. 11:45
"As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance,15 but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct,16 since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:14-16
Notice how Peter repeats these commands and tells us to grow up and not be conformed to "our former ignorance!"
Peter is addressing the "elect exiles" (v1) and this book and chapter particularly point out the importance of obedience, as a response to God and God's holiness.
"according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood:" 1 Peter 1:2
"Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, 23 since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God;" 1 Peter 1:22-24
I'm not sure if this should be classified as "legalism" though, since Peter was not only an apostle, but a church leader and this book has always been considered inspired.
Probably we do need a definition for legalism - like following man made laws or writings, instead of the Word!
PS Not judging or condemning anyone! Just delighted always to discuss the Word of God, and his plans for our lives, as we walk with him by obeying him!
God has also been quickening the importance of holiness lately.
"For I am the LORD who brought you up from the land of Egypt to be your God; thus you shall be holy, for I am holy.'" Lev. 11:45
"As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance,15 but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct,16 since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:14-16
Notice how Peter repeats these commands and tells us to grow up and not be conformed to "our former ignorance!"
Peter is addressing the "elect exiles" (v1) and this book and chapter particularly point out the importance of obedience, as a response to God and God's holiness.
"according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood:" 1 Peter 1:2
"Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, 23 since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God;" 1 Peter 1:22-24
I'm not sure if this should be classified as "legalism" though, since Peter was not only an apostle, but a church leader and this book has always been considered inspired.
Probably we do need a definition for legalism - like following man made laws or writings, instead of the Word!
PS Not judging or condemning anyone! Just delighted always to discuss the Word of God, and his plans for our lives, as we walk with him by obeying him!
Your mileage may vary.