The Holiness Reflex.
So often we can get into the trap of trying to be holy by doing good things and avoiding break the rules of the Bible. True holiness is gifted to us the moment we receive Jesus. As we grow in the Christian life, it’s really about learning how to live in our true identity. The reflex principle can really help us with this. As we fix our eyes on Jesus, keeping focussed on him, we find that this naturally impacts our behaviour. Behaviour reflexes out of Beholding.

1. How have you tended to view holiness in the past? Have you ever found yourvself striving to be more holy?
2. How does the difference between our status and our state help you to understand the reflex of holiness?
3. What might the ‘effort of grace’ look like in your life? And what relational rhythms could help you to behold Jesus more clearly?