1 Peter 1:14-16

Called to Be Holy

¹⁴ As obedient children, _i do not be conformed to the passions _j of your former ignorance, ¹⁵ but _k as he who called you is holy, you also be holy _l in all your conduct, ¹⁶ since it is written, _m "You shall be holy, for I am holy."

1. Cross References
   1 Peter 4:2 - 3
   So as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God.
   Romans 12:2
   Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
   Titus 3:3
   For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another.
   
2. Cross References
   Acts 17:30
   The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent.
   
3. Cross References
   1 John 3:3
   And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure.
   2 Corinthians 7:1
   Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God.
   1 Thessalonians 4:7
   For God has not called us for impurity, but in holiness.
   Hebrews 12:14
   Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.
   
4. Cross References
   James 3:13
   Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom.
   
5. Cross References
   Leviticus 11:44
   For I am the Lord your God. Consecrate yourselves therefore, and be holy, for I am holy. You shall not defile yourselves with any swarming thing that crawls on the ground.
   
6. Cross References
   Leviticus 11:44
   For I am the Lord your God. Consecrate yourselves therefore, and be holy, for I am holy. You shall not defile yourselves with any swarming thing that crawls on the ground.