440: Set apart for God | 1 Peter 1:16

Holy doesn't mean perfect. Yes, we are called to be holy, but that doesn't mean that we have to live perfect lives. God didn't set the bar so high that we can never reach it. Holy simply means to be "set apart for God". So, when Moses is standing on "holy" ground at the burning bush or the God says the city of Jericho has been consecrated (same word for holy in Hebrew), it's not saying that these things are perfect. It is saying they are set apart. This is how we are supposed to live our lives: set apart from the world and to God. Our lives will look different. We will act and react differently than what culture might expect. Why? We belong to God. The One Verse Devotional Bible study is provided by Phosphorus Project. About the One Verse Devotional Podcast One Verse is a short, free podcast devotional designed to help you grow closer to God through less than 5 minutes a day, 5 days a week. Is it hard to find time to spend with God and grow your Christian faith? The One Verse Devotional is a short, 5 minute podcast where we grow deeper in our faith through just one verse a day, Monday through Friday. A practical and encouraging look at the Bible, now you can spend time with God whenever you want. Hosted by Matt McCarrick and brought to you by Phosphorus Project. http://oneversepodcast.com/