"Christ comes with a blessing in each hand; forgiveness in one, holiness in the other" - A.W. Pink
When we see, know, and believe that we have been forgiven, holiness should be the growing response. As the Apostle Paul reminds us:
“What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.” Romans 6:1-4
We do not presume on the riches of God’s kindness, forbearance, and patience, but we desire to be holy as God is holy (Romans 2:4, 1 Peter 1:16).
Lord, thank You for Your forgiveness. Help us grow in holiness. Amen.
Growing,
AB