Sentences with phrase «to pursue holiness»

Less remarked upon, however, is the vastly greater number of young people who go on to pursue holiness in married life.

Do I think there are a lot of preachers that aren't pursuing holiness?

For any believing Christian pursuing holiness, there can be no greater accomplishment than that.

We now renew all of these commitments as aspects of our vocation to pursue holiness together.

Everyone should feel welcome and safe in church, and everyone should feel convicted of sin and challenged to pursue holiness as we grow in our relationship with the Lord; these two things are not mutually exclusive.

It means pursuing holiness out of love, not fear or guilt.

In a new 100 - page document advising faithful on how to pursue holiness in the modern world, Francis said «defamation and slander can become commonplace and respect for the good name of others can be abandoned... even in Catholic media».

Good question... If the person speaking from the pulpit is commited to pursuing holiness, then I believe that they are speaking for God.

If we want to be the kind of Christians who are free from these broken cycles so that we can love well (and have the authority and integrity to end all forms of sexual brokenness — including domestic violence, sex trafficking, and pornography), we need to pursue holiness.

He has no desire to challenge them to pursue holiness and experience renewal in His image.

If by social gospel they mean the good news that God loves the world and intends to redeem it, that God is building a new kingdom in our midst under the authority of Jesus Christ, and that we show our allegiance to this kingdom whenever we love our enemies, serve the poor, turn the other cheek, pursue holiness, preach the gospel, and care for the least of these — then yes, I suppose I have.