CALL to HOLINESS

 2 Corinthians 6:18

King James Version

18 And will be a Father unto you, 

and ye shall be my sons and daughters, 

saith the Lord Almighty.

We are called to be holy.

We are called to be perfect.

We are called to be blameless.

We are called to be born again.

Why?

For what reason?

For what purpose?

Why the urgency?

We are in the end times.

The Rapture is imminent.

The day of the LORD is at hand.

Now is not the time to be lazy.

Skeptical.

Belligerent.

Indifferent.

Or wicked.

That will be at our own peril.

Everyday is pure grace from GOD.

We cannot thank GOD enough for His patience.

We cannot fathom His love for us.

He sent His Son to die in our place.

JESUS spoke of the urgency of the times.

That's why He said:

Mark 1:15

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15 And saying, 

The time is fulfilled, 

and the kingdom of God is at hand: 

repent ye, 

and believe the gospel.

We are called to repent of our sins.

To reconcile with GOD.

To be refreshed of our sins.

Through the precious blood of the LAMB.

Which happens to be JESUS, the sin offering.

If you are born again, you'd know the urgency of the times.

You'd see the signs all around you.

There's chaos, confusion, and cruelty.

As well as deception, deviation, and demolition.

When will you wake up?

When will you acknowledge the LORDSHIP of JESUS?

When will you acknowledge your sins?

When will you repent?

Will you keep going around in circles, as most people do?

Will you buy the lies Satan has imprinted upon man's hearts?

Will you rely on yourself, or others, to save you from destruction?

Will your money save you, when GOD decides "It's time!"

Do you think you, or anyone else, have any power at all?

SALVATION only comes through JESUS.

Acts 4:12

King James Version

12 Neither is there salvation in any other: 

for there is none other name under heaven 

given among men, whereby we must be saved.

All our blogs call you to "holiness".

To purity, praise, and perfection.

To healing, humility, and the HOLY SPIRIT.

To wholeness, worship, and the WORD.

To justice, joy, and JESUS.

To grace, good, and GOD.

To do RIGHT work.

All our blogs tell you where Satan attacks.

Who he likes to attack.

How he attacks.

How to avoid such attacks.

How to survive such attacks.

How DEEP his infiltration is.

How VAST his "network" is.

How ASLEEP most people are.

We can survive Satan's multi-pronged attacks.

But only THROUGH JESUS.

He gives us VICTORY over sin and death.

All these we comprehend only by being born again.

We need to be holy, for we are in the end times.

Apart from that, we need to know this:

Our bodies are the

temple of the HOLY SPIRIT.

A sacred place where He can govern.

A place where JESUS can live.

A place where GOD is loved.

This is the call for all of us:

2 Corinthians 7:1

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7 Having therefore these promises, 

dearly beloved, 

let us cleanse ourselves 

from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, 

perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

How to achieve "holiness"?

These articles tell you how:

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FULL ARMOR

WAKE UP series

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BORN AGAIN classics

Born again SLOGAN

RIGHT work

POWER of PRAYER

 

Prayer is the language of the poor.

The self-sufficient do not want to pray.

The self-satisfied don't want to pray.

The self-righteous cannot pray.

Prayer is the most demanding exercise 

this side of eternity.

-- Leonard Ravenhill

What can prayer do?

What do you pray for?

Who do you pray to?

We have no idea the power of prayer.

But JESUS knew.

That's why He taught us how to pray.

Matthew 6:6

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6 But thou, 

when thou prayest, 

enter into thy closet, 

and when thou hast shut thy door, 

pray to thy Father which is in secret; 

and thy Father which seeth in secret 

shall reward thee openly.

He also taught us how NOT to pray.

Matthew 6:5

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5 And when thou prayest, 

thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: 

for they love to pray standing in the synagogues 

and in the corners of the streets, 

that they may be seen of men. 

Verily I say unto you, 

They have their reward.

Matthew 6:7-8

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7 But when ye pray, 

use not vain repetitions, 

as the heathen do: 

for they think that they shall be heard 

for their much speaking.

8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: 

for your Father knoweth 

what things ye have need of, 

before ye ask him.

JESUS also taught us a prayer.

Matthew 6:9-13

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9 After this manner therefore pray ye: 

Our Father which art in heaven, 

Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come, 

Thy will be done in earth, 

as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, 

as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation, 

but deliver us from evil: 

For thine is the kingdom, 

and the power, 

and the glory, 

for ever. 

Amen.

Lastly, here's what makes GOD answer a prayer.

1 John 5:14

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14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, 

that, 

if we ask any thing according to his will, 

he heareth us:

The PRAYING village here.

Seventh article in the BROKENNESS series.

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Where GOD is

 

Proverbs 15:3

King James Version

3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place, 

beholding the evil and the good.

Do you want assurance of GOD's love?

And assurance of His presence?

Here's where GOD can be found:

Deuteronomy 31:6

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6 Be strong and of a good courage, 

fear not, 

nor be afraid of them: 

for the Lord thy God, 

he it is that doth go with thee; 

he will not fail thee, 

nor forsake thee.

Joshua 1:9

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9 Have not I commanded thee? 

Be strong and of a good courage; 

be not afraid, 

neither be thou dismayed: 

for the Lord thy God is with thee 

whithersoever thou goest.

1 Kings 8:27

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27 But will God indeed dwell on the earth? 

behold, 

the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; 

how much less this house that I have builded?

2 Chronicles 16:9

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9 For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro 

throughout the whole earth, 

to shew himself strong in the behalf of them 

whose heart is perfect toward him. 

Herein thou hast done foolishly: 

therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.

Job 34:21

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21 For his eyes are upon the ways of man, 

and he seeth all his goings.

Psalm 139:8-10

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8 If I ascend up into heaven, 

thou art there: 

if I make my bed in hell, 

behold, 

thou art there.

9 If I take the wings of the morning, 

and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;

10 Even there shall thy hand lead me, 

and thy right hand shall hold me.

Isaiah 6:1-3

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6 In the year that king Uzziah died 

I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, 

high and lifted up, 

and his train filled the temple.

2 Above it stood the seraphims: 

each one had six wings; 

with twain he covered his face, 

and with twain he covered his feet, 

and with twain he did fly.

3 And one cried unto another, 

and said, 

Holy, holy, holy, 

is the Lord of hosts: 

the whole earth is full of his glory.

Isaiah 43:1-2

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43 But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, 

O Jacob, 

and he that formed thee, 

O Israel, 

Fear not: 

for I have redeemed thee, 

I have called thee by thy name; 

thou art mine.

2 When thou passest through the waters, 

I will be with thee; 

and through the rivers, 

they shall not overflow thee: 

when thou walkest through the fire, 

thou shalt not be burned; 

neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

Isaiah 55:8-9

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8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, 

neither are your ways my ways, 

saith the Lord.

9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, 

so are my ways higher than your ways, 

and my thoughts than your thoughts.

Isaiah 57:15

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15 For thus saith the high and lofty One 

that inhabiteth eternity, 

whose name is Holy; 

I dwell in the high and holy place, 

with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, 

to revive the spirit of the humble, 

and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

Isaiah 66:1-2

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66 Thus saith the Lord, 

The heaven is my throne, 

and the earth is my footstool: 

where is the house that ye build unto me? 

and where is the place of my rest?

2 For all those things hath mine hand made, 

and all those things have been, 

saith the Lord: 

but to this man will I look, 

even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, 

and trembleth at my word.

Jeremiah 23:23-24

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23 Am I a God at hand, 

saith the Lord, 

and not a God afar off?

24 Can any hide himself in secret places 

that I shall not see him? 

saith the Lord. 

Do not I fill heaven and earth? 

saith the Lord.

Matthew 17:5

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5 While he yet spake, 

behold, 

a bright cloud overshadowed them: 

and behold a voice out of the cloud, 

which said, 

This is my beloved Son, 

in whom I am well pleased; 

hear ye him.

Matthew 18:20

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20 For where two or three 

are gathered together in my name, 

there am I in the midst of them.

Matthew 28:18-20

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18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, 

saying, 

All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

19 Go ye therefore, 

and teach all nations, 

baptizing them in the name of the Father, 

and of the Son, 

and of the Holy Ghost:

20 Teaching them to observe all things 

whatsoever I have commanded you: 

and, lo, 

I  am with you always, 

even unto the end of the world. 

Amen.

Luke 17:20-21

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20 And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, 

when the kingdom of God should come, 

he answered them and said, 

The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:

21 Neither shall they say, 

Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, 

the kingdom of God is within you.

John 1:1

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1 In the beginning was the Word, 

and the Word was with God, 

and the Word was God.

John 1:4-5

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4 In him was life; 

and the life was the light of men.

5 And the light shineth in darkness; 

and the darkness comprehended it not.

John 1:14

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14 And the Word was made flesh, 

and dwelt among us, 

(and we beheld his glory, 

the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) 

full of grace and truth.

John 1:17

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17 For the law was given by Moses, 

but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

John 4:24

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24 God is a Spirit: 

and they that worship him 

must worship him in spirit and in truth.

John 1:18

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18 No man hath seen God at any time, 

the only begotten Son, 

which is in the bosom of the Father, 

he hath declared him.

John 14:6

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6 Jesus saith unto him, 

I am the way, 

the truth, 

and the life: 

no man cometh unto the Father, 

but by me.

Acts 17:24-25

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24 God that made the world and all things therein, 

seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, 

dwelleth not in temples made with hands;

25 Neither is worshipped with men's hands, 

as though he needed any thing, 

seeing he giveth to all life, 

and breath, 

and all things;

Acts 17:27

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27 That they should seek the Lord, 

if haply they might feel after him, 

and find him, 

though he be not far 

from every one of us:

Romans 1:20

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20 For the invisible things of him 

from the creation of the world 

are clearly seen, 

being understood 

by the things that are made, 

even his eternal power and Godhead; 

so that they are without excuse:

1 Corinthians 3:16

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16 Know ye not that ye are the 

temple of God, 

and that the Spirit of God 

dwelleth in you?

Ephesians 2:5-6

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5 Even when we were dead in sins, 

hath quickened us together with Christ, 

(by grace ye are saved;)

6 And hath raised us up together, 

and made us sit together 

in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:

Hebrews 4:12

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12 For the word of God is quick, 

and powerful, 

and sharper than any twoedged sword, 

piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, 

and of the joints and marrow, 

and is a discerner of the thoughts 

and intents of the heart.

Hebrews 4:13

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13 Neither is there any creature 

that is not manifest in his sight: 

but all things are naked and opened 

unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

Hebrews 11:6

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6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: 

for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, 

and that he is a rewarder of them 

that diligently seek him.

1 John 3:9-10

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9 Whosoever is born of God 

doth not commit sin; 

for his seed remaineth in him: 

and he cannot sin, 

because he is born of God.

10 In this the children of God are manifest, 

and the children of the devil: 

whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, 

neither he that loveth not his brother.

1 John 4:8-10

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8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; 

for God is love.

9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, 

because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, 

that we might live through him.

10 Herein is love, 

not that we loved God, 

but that he loved us, 

and sent his Son 

to be the propitiation for our sins.

1 John 4:16

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16 And we have known and believed 

the love that God hath to us. 

God is love; 

and he that dwelleth in love 

dwelleth in God, 

and God in him.

Revelation 21:3

King James Version

3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, 

Behold, 

the tabernacle of God is with men, 

and he will dwell with them, 

and they shall be his people, 

and God himself shall be with them, 

and be their God.

In SUMMARY, here's where GOD can be found:

-- in every place

-- where you are

-- wherever you go

-- the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain GOD

-- if your heart is perfect toward Him

-- He sees all the ways and goings of man

-- whether you ascend to heaven, or make your bed in hell, GOD is there

-- the whole earth is full of His glory

-- His ways and thoughts are higher than our ways and thoughts

-- He dwells in the high and holy place

-- He dwells with the humble and contrite spirit

-- Heaven is His throne; the earth, His fotstool

-- He dwells with the poor and those of a contrite spirit

-- He fills heaven and earth

-- He dwells in His Son, JESUS

-- where two or three are gathered in JESUS' name

-- GOD is with us always, even unto the end of the world

-- the kingdom of GOD is within you

-- GOD is the WORD; the WORD is GOD

-- where there is life, and light

-- where there is grace, and truth

-- where people worship GOD in spirit, and in truth

-- through JESUS (the way, the truth, and the life)

-- GOD is Lord of heaven and earth; He does not dwell in temples made with hands

-- He is not far from every one of us

-- in invisible things

-- His SPIRIT dwells in us; we are the temple of GOD

-- in heavenly places in CHRIST JESUS

-- in Scripture; the Bible; where His WORD is

-- where there is faith

-- where there is holiness; not sin

-- where there is love

-- the tabernacle of GOD is with men; He will dwell with them

GOD is truly omnipresent.

He is everywhere.

No one can hide from Him.

Nothing is hidden from Him.

All is seen by Him.

Such is GOD's POWER.

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Updated 26 August 2025

The WAY of HOLINESS

 

Isaiah 35:8-9

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8 And an highway shall be there, 

and a way, 

and it shall be called The way of holiness; 

the unclean shall not pass over it; 

but it shall be for those: 

the wayfaring men, 

though fools, shall not err therein.

9 No lion shall be there, 

nor any ravenous beast shall go up thereon, 

it shall not be found there; 

but the redeemed shall walk there:

People scoff at the word, "holiness".

They'd much rather go about their ways.

The old habits of sin.

But what does it mean to walk "The way of holiness"?

Why is it so urgent to get right with the LORD now?

Here's what SPIRIT and SCRIPTURE taught me:

Psalm 119:9

King James Version

9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? 

by taking heed thereto according to thy word.

Psalm 139:23-24

King James Version

23 Search me, 

O God, 

and know my heart: 

try me, 

and know my thoughts:

24 And see if there be any wicked way in me, 

and lead me in the way everlasting.

Proverbs 9:10

King James Version

10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: 

and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

Isaiah 57:15

King James Version

15 For thus saith the high and lofty One 

that inhabiteth eternity, 

whose name is Holy; 

I dwell in the high and holy place, 

with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, 

to revive the spirit of the humble, 

and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

Amos 5:14

King James Version

14 Seek good, 

and not evil, 

that ye may live: 

and so the Lord, the God of hosts, 

shall be with you, 

as ye have spoken.

Amos 5:15

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15 Hate the evil, 

and love the good, 

and establish judgment in the gate: 

it may be that the Lord God of hosts will be gracious 

unto the remnant of Joseph.

Matthew 5:48

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48 Be ye therefore perfect, 

even as your Father which is in heaven 

is perfect.

Mark 12:29-30

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29 And Jesus answered him, 

The first of all the commandments is, 

Hear, O Israel; 

The Lord our God is one Lord:

30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God 

with all thy heart, 

and with all thy soul, 

and with all thy mind, 

and with all thy strength: 

this is the first commandment.

Luke 8:15

King James Version

15 But that on the good ground are they, 

which in an honest and good heart, 

having heard the word, 

keep it, and bring forth 

fruit with patience.

John 3:5-7

King James Version

5 Jesus answered, 

Verily, verily, I say unto thee, 

Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, 

he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; 

and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, 

Ye must be born again.

John 13:34-35

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34 A new commandment I give unto you, 

That ye love one another; 

as I have loved you, 

that ye also love one another.

35 By this shall all men know 

that ye are my disciples, 

if ye have love one to another.

Romans 6:22

King James Version

22 But now being made free from sin, 

and become servants to God, 

ye have your fruit unto holiness, 

and the end everlasting life.

Romans 12:1

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12 I beseech you therefore, brethren, 

by the mercies of God, 

that ye present your bodies 

a living sacrifice, 

holy, 

acceptable unto God, 

which is your reasonable service.

Romans 12:2

King James Version

2 And be not conformed to this world: 

but be ye transformed 

by the renewing of your mind, 

that ye may prove what is that good, 

and acceptable, 

and perfect, will of God.

Romans 16:17

King James Version

17 Now I beseech you, brethren, 

mark them which cause divisions and offences 

contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; 

and avoid them.

1 Corinthians 3:9-11

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9 For we are labourers together with God: 

ye are God's husbandry, 

ye are God's building.

10 According to the grace of God 

which is given unto me, 

as a wise masterbuilder, 

I have laid the foundation, 

and another buildeth thereon. 

But let every man take heed 

how he buildeth thereupon.

11 For other foundation can no man lay 

than that is laid, 

which is Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

King James Version

19 What? 

know ye not that your body 

is the temple of the Holy Ghost 

which is in you, 

which ye have of God, 

and ye are not your own?

20 For ye are bought with a price: 

therefore glorify God in your body, 

and in your spirit, 

which are God's.

2 Corinthians 7:1

King James Version

7 Having therefore these promises, 

dearly beloved, 

let us cleanse ourselves 

from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, 

perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Ephesians 5:1-8

King James Version

5 Be ye therefore followers of God, 

as dear children;

2 And walk in love, 

as Christ also hath loved us, 

and hath given himself for us 

an offering and a sacrifice to God 

for a sweetsmelling savour.

3 But fornication, 

and all uncleanness, 

or covetousness, 

let it not be once named among you, 

as becometh saints;

4 Neither filthiness, 

nor foolish talking, 

nor jesting, which are not convenient: 

but rather giving of thanks.

5 For this ye know, 

that no whoremonger, 

nor unclean person, 

nor covetous man, 

who is an idolater, 

hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ 

and of God.

6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: 

for because of these things cometh the wrath of God 

upon the children of disobedience.

7 Be not ye therefore partakers with them.

8 For ye were sometimes darkness, 

but now are ye light in the Lord: 

walk as children of light:

Philippians 2:5

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5 Let this mind be in you, 

which was also in Christ Jesus:

Philippians 2:14-15

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14 Do all things 

without murmurings and disputings:

15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, 

the sons of God, 

without rebuke, 

in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, 

among whom ye shine as lights in the world;

2 Timothy 1:9

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9 Who hath saved us, 

and called us with an holy calling, 

not according to our works, 

but according to his own purpose and grace, 

which was given us in Christ Jesus 

before the world began,

Hebrews 12:14

King James Version

14 Follow peace with all men, 

and holiness, without which 

no man shall see the Lord:

James 3:2

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2 For in many things we offend all. 

If any man offend not in word, 

the same is a perfect man, 

and able also to bridle the whole body.

1 Peter 1:15-16

King James Version

15 But as he which hath called you is holy, 

so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;

16 Because it is written, 

Be ye holy; 

for I am holy.

Revelation 22:14-15

King James Version

14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, 

that they may have right to the tree of life, 

and may enter in through the gates into the city.

15 For without are dogs, 

and sorcerers, 

and whoremongers, 

and murderers,

and idolaters, 

and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.

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