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Holiness Is Not a Choice, It’s a Command - Brother Samuel Kwame Otoo

 

 

 



In today’s generation, the lines between the sacred and the secular have become increasingly blurred, especially in Christian living and ministry. Many leaders and believers alike find themselves straddling the fence, trying to integrate worldly practices and values with their faith. However, holiness is not just a choice—it's a divine command. God’s expectation for His people is clear: to be holy as He is holy (1 Peter 1:16). This call is non-negotiable, for it is foundational to our identity in Christ.

Holiness is not merely about avoiding sin; it is about being set apart for God’s exclusive use. In a world that celebrates compromise, the church is called to be a counterculture—a people who reflect God’s purity and righteousness. The challenge, however, is that a compromised leader can never bring forth uncompromised fruit. Leaders who live in contradiction to the message they preach discredit their calling and hinder the work of God. The fruit of their labor may appear, but it will lack the depth, authenticity, and power of true kingdom impact.

To be set apart means to live with an unwavering commitment to God’s standards, even when it is unpopular or difficult. This is not a matter of external performance but an internal transformation, where we surrender our desires and ambitions to God’s will. Holiness is a process of continual consecration—daily setting ourselves apart from the influences of the world and dedicating ourselves to the service of God.

We are vessels, chosen for His glory, and it is only through our commitment to holiness that we can fulfill His purpose for our lives. It’s time to return to the truth that holiness is not a suggestion but a command—a call to reflect God’s character in a world desperate for His light.

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