Although we may not long to be holy as much as we long to be hopeful (see last week’s sermon), the way Peter describes holiness in I Peter 1:13-2:3 shows how very beautiful and attractive it is, not only for us but also for everyone around us.
While forgiving is always costly, those who have been forgiven can and must forgive others in turn.
Even though it was hard for the Hebrew slaves to see it, and hard for us sometimes, God does care.
As the second Adam and the faithful Israel, Jesus resisted temptation and so can help us when we are tempted.
