The exhortation of 1 Peter 1:15–16, “But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: ‘Be holy, because I am holy,’ ” is both a convicting and a compelling message that has not changed through the centuries. It still conveys the optimism of God’s grace available to address the deepest needs of the human heart, along with—or, better, including—the cultural issues of our day. Holiness is the message of hope, just as relevant today as it was when Peter challenged
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