Holiness
As is our faith in Jesus, so will be the holiness of our walk. Where there is much dealing by faith with the blood of atonement, there will be sure and even walking in the path of obedience to the precepts of Christ.
How careful should we be to keep clean the house that is the dwelling of the King of Glory!
Holiness first and pardon after, says the blind Pharisee; but God’s way is, Pardon and peace with God first: holiness the fruit of pardon.
The deep engraving of “Thou art holy” (Psalm 22:3)1, on the heart of a believer, is necessary to his wise and prudent walk.
Neglected hearts become like dwellings with slovenly occupants - void of comfort.
Every saint is a vessel of mercy, but not every saint a vessel unto honour: yet it is his obligation to be such; lack of obedience gains nothing but harm and loss.