Category Archives: holiness

BE HOLY, AS I AM HOLY, GOD SAYS

Posted on September 1, 2021 by oneta hayes

Yes, the picture above is my choice for the topic of holiness.  Ah, but they are not old enough, they are not dressed right, they do not kneel in prayer, they…..We have so many preconceived ideas of holiness.  Some doctrines … Continue reading →

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LIVING LESSONS FROM LEVITICUS, #3

Posted on March 31, 2021 by oneta hayes

Chap 18  A lot here about sexual sins.  We cannot live like the world lives with all its sinful sexual practices; we must obey God.  Sanctioned sex is honorable between married partners—a man and a woman who are faithful to … Continue reading →

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LIVING LESSONS FROM LEVITICUS, #2

Posted on March 30, 2021 by oneta hayes

Yesterday’s lesson on Leviticus is important as a basis for todays continuing “living lessons from Leviticus. Chap. 6:1-5 is interesting.  If you steal something and then decide to return it, you must add 20% of the value.  Another scripture says … Continue reading →

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SEE/HEAR NO EVIL

Posted on March 15, 2020 by oneta hayes

A way-back-when story. It was about 1953 or 54, the church was raising money for something. Sammy and I had no money but we had just bought a new TV.  It was worth about forty dollars.  We decided to give … Continue reading →

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CONFIDENT WOMAN

Posted on February 25, 2020 by oneta hayes

Self-assured and true, Tasteful, stylish, and graceful. She keeps herself chaste. *************** Advice to my granddaughters:  turn away from evil, live holy, and demand respect.  Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge using words “chaste” and “taste”.  https://ronovanwrites.com/2020/02/24/weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-chaste-taste/ Image: Pixabay

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OH, BE CAREFUL, LITTLE HANDS…..

Posted on September 4, 2019 by oneta hayes

Consider with me the precious promise from Jesus: “I am with you always.” How often we encourage ourselves with those words! And I’m afraid we also find excuse for compromising with those words.  Does  it make us less sensitive to … Continue reading →

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BE HOLY – BE CLEAN

Posted on October 7, 2018 by oneta hayes

In Leviticus the law is being given.  It is important to God that his people obey his law.  So God moves to a new revelation of Himself, the Holy One, the God who wants holy people and the God who … Continue reading →

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SANCTIFICATION wrap up

Posted on August 21, 2017 by oneta hayes

Allow me to visualize the sanctification experience as somewhat like this – a greatly simplified scenario. When John Doe is born again, the redeemer, Jehovah-jireh, atones for John’s sins. Although John might sin after his rebirth, God views John through … Continue reading →

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THE SINNING CHRISTIAN

Posted on August 20, 2017 by oneta hayes

  SINNING CHRISTIAN – NOT A PRETTY PICTURE, IS IT? Readers, I received comments on my “guilt” subject yesterday. Worth your time to go see. guilt Can a born again Christian sin? Of course. In the same sense that Adam and … Continue reading →

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SHOULD A CHRISTIAN FEEL GUILT?

Posted on August 19, 2017 by oneta hayes

Is a Christian to feel guilt when he sins? Some say “No” pointing out the scripture that says the devil is our accuser (Rev. 12:10) and Rom 8:1 which says, “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are … Continue reading →

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