Daily Wisdom: 1 Peter 1:14-16

Wednesday, June 7, 1961

As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy."
— 1 Peter 1:14-16

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