Holiness Amidst Evil

Goal

To inspire the members to embrace God's call to holiness by living as His chosen people amidst the challenges and influences of the world.

Grab

Share a situation in your daily life that challenges you to live out your faith.

Grace

Read: Colossians 3:12-13a, 15b-16a
"Come forth from them and be separate." (2 Corinthians 6:17a)

We live in a world that often promotes values contrary to God's ways. Everywhere we look, we encounter influences that can draw us away from God and toward sin. Yet, God did not create us to simply blend in with the world. He calls us to be holy. He calls us to be set apart for Him. As followers of Christ, we are invited to live differently because we belong to God.

1. God Calls Us to Holiness 

"Be holy because I am holy." (1 Peter 1:16)

God's desire for each one of us is holiness. He calls us to live lives that reflect His character in every aspect of our conduct.

2. Remember Who You Are 

"But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation." (1 Peter 2:9)

Through Christ, we have become God's chosen people; a holy nation and a people set apart for Him. Our identity is no longer rooted in the world but in Christ.

3. We Are Temples of the Holy Spirit 

"Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?" (1 Corinthians 3:16)

God Himself dwells within us through the Holy Spirit. Because of this, we are called to honor God with our bodies, minds, and daily choices.

4. Holiness Is an Everyday Decision 

"Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind." (Romans 12:2)

Holiness is not achieved instantly. It is a daily decision to reject sin, embrace God's will, and continually allow Him to transform us.

Source: Set Apart – The Way To Holiness, Frank Padilla

Gather

1. What worldly influence or habit is God asking you to let go of so that you can grow in holiness?

2. What concrete change is God inviting you to make in your life today?

Go Forth

Identify one area of your life where you struggle with holiness (e.g., speech, social media, relationships, entertainment, prayer life). Commit to one concrete action to grow in holiness and share your commitment within the household.

Give

God is Generous and in response, let us be good stewards by consistent Spiritual Giving, our tithing. For Tithes Remittance of NCR Members: bit.ly/mfctithes

Go on Mission

Seek for opportunities to serve in MFC and/ or LCSC. MFC members 3 years and up are encouraged to go on mission in your own area or province. This can be done as a couple, with your household, or with your family. #FamiliesOnMission