1 Peter 1:13 
Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; 

Application: 

Becoming a Christian is a call to action. That’s why Peter tells them to have their minds ready for action and to set their hope on the grace they will receive at the revelation of Jesus Christ (1:13). Notice that here, too, how these believers function now is determined by what they know about the future. 

If you don’t want to live a defeated life, you must roll up your mental sleeves and resolve to focus on Christ. God won’t make up your mind for you. What action does Peter call them to take? They are not to follow their former desires, which were formed when they were ignorant of Christ (1:14). Instead, they are to be holy in all [their] conduct (1:15). Why? Peter quotes God, who said, Be holy, because I am holy (1 Peter 1:16; see Lev 11:44-45).

Indeed, God is holy, meaning “separate” or “set apart.” He is distinct from his creation, unstained by sin, and the standard of righteousness. Holiness is central to who God is. He is never described in the Bible as “love, love, love” or “sovereign, sovereign, sovereign.” Yet the angelic beings emphasize that he is “holy, holy, holy” (Isa 6:3; Rev 4:8). 

Therefore, his love is holy, and his sovereignty is holy. God’s perfect holiness is at the heart of his other attributes. Everything about him is in a class by itself. He calls his people to pursue holiness by seeking to please him in every dimension of their lives.

Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 1351.

To God be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write articles glorifying God. I invite you to view this writing as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have written is true. Always consult with your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be some grammatical or spelling errors present. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.

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