In this article, we will focus on ‘what it means for us to be holy in our lives’. Often the concept of Christian holiness is misunderstood and misinterpreted and this results in a lot of pseudo-holiness (fake or false holiness which is not biblical). There are people who think that holiness is about wearing white clothes or men having short hair or women having long hair, not watching any movies of any kind, anywhere, at any time, not watching TV, not wearing jewelry, and so on. The tendency is to totally externalize holiness. This is a very superficial understanding. However, when we look into the Bible we find that the heart of Christian holiness is, primarily the holiness of the heart. Of course, this holiness of the heart is manifested in our external behavior – words, actions, reactions, relationships, etc. Therefore, in this study we will try to understand our holiness in all its aspects or dimensions in a biblically balanced manner.

Romans 6:15 -7:6 was my inspiration. From this part of scripture, I understand there is essentially two ways to live. I can follow the ways of the world, which leads to death. But, if I choose to follow Christ and be under the law of righteousness there is life and fullness. As a believer, we have those two choices. Everyday, I can choose to listen to God's truth or listen to the lies of the devil. Two roads lay in front of me – God’s way or the World’s way.

"Jesus, I don't have anything to give you today, but just me.  So Jesus, I give you me!" Take the First Step. When was the last time you gave Jesus you?  Why not do it today. I am not telling you to be a social pariah.  I am not telling you how you have to dress, who to associate with, what to do in your free time.  All I am saying is put Jesus first.  Be bold and live for Him, not for the world.  Stand up for what you believe in.  Close your eyes and tell Jesus, “Jesus, today I give you me.  Help me to be on fire for you.”  As you take one step, He will come running to you, with arms wide open. Remember, it is a daily surrender. “[Give] to God what is God’s.”  Give to God that which is made in His likeness. Give yourself to Jesus.

Have illusions begun to influence the way you think about your marriage? Remember the battle is for the mind. It has been so since Eve engaged in contemplating the forbidden fruit. Battles are won and lost in the minds of marriage partners. If you are starting down any of these tracks, take time to align with the Truth again. Anita Lazarus shares.

Is there such a thing as true love and can it last through marriage? Has Hollywood and Bollywood distorted its meaning? Whether you are contemplating a relationship, seriously dating or married, Ravi Zacharias' I, Isaac Take Thee, Rebekah is an essential to any relationship. The book provides a realistic picture of love and offers Bible-based counsel to guide you through marital success. It boils down to one basic principle that we fail to recognize: "Love is as much a question of the will as it is of the emotion". Check out the excerpt on the RZIM site.