Paul Reveals His Heart
1Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Matthew Henry's commentary:
The promises of God are strong reasons for us to follow after holiness; we must cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of flesh and spirit. If we hope in God as our Father, we must seek to be holy as he is holy, and perfect as our Father in heaven. His grace, by the influences of his Spirit, alone can purify, but holiness should be the object of our constant prayers.
Do you strive to be holy all week long or just on Sunday? Sunday only is a good start for an infant, but you are a living example of Gods grace. People are watching you. What type of example will you be during the week?
If you make holiness the constant object of your prayers, your behavior will change. The Holy Spirit will convict you of your behavior and you will become more holy.
What does "in the fear of God" mean?
The Fear of God – The Beginning of Understanding
Throughout the Jewish scriptures we learn that “the fear of God is the beginning of understanding... wisdom... knowledge.” Indeed, the fear of God is a primary theme throughout the entire Old Testament:
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline (Proverbs 1:7).
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding (Psalm 111:10).
Do you have fear of God?
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