Lance Witt • May 4, 2025 • The Keys to God’s Power In Your Life

“But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God who chose you is holy. For the Scriptures say, ‘You must be holy because I am holy.’” (1 Peter 1:15-16, NLT)

“… train yourself to be Godly.” (1 Timothy 4:7, NLT)

1. It all begins with the pursuit of

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Holiness isn’t about

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, it is about relationship.

“Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord.” (Hebrews 12:14, NLT)

2. We must play

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and

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To pursue holiness we must stay in touch with our

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3. Have a clear

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of holiness. (v.2b-5)

4. Have a

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“Above all else, guard your heart, for it affects everything you do. Avoid all perverse talk; stay far from corrupt speech. Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path for your feet; then stick to the path and stay safe. Don’t get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil.” (Proverbs 4:23-27, NLT)

• Stay as far away from

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and

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as possible.

“Keep to a path far from her, do not go near the door of her house.”
(Proverbs 5:8, NIV)

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how you will handle temptation.

• Tenaciously guard against

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“Do not give the devil a foothold.” (Ephesians 4:27, NIV)

A foothold can become a

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• When you blow it, call it “sin” and

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Face it; name it; renounce it; replace it.

“In a wealthy home some utensils are made of gold and silver, and some are made of wood and clay. The expensive utensils are used for special occasions, and the cheap ones are for everyday use. If you keep yourself pure, you will be a special utensil for honorable use. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for the Master to use you for every good work.” (2 Timothy 2:20-22, NLT)