Thus says the Lord of hosts: “Consider your ways!” — Haggai 1:7

 Evil is spreadable, much like a disease. Evil tends to spread throughout a group, just as one person coughing in an airplane cabin can infect every passenger. 

On the other side, holiness needs to be actively sought after. We don't become holy by hanging out with devout folks in a segregated setting. Holiness results from confidence in and submission to the Lord. 

Haggai made that point many years ago. He talked about the meat that had been designated for God's sacrifice. The other meal could not become holy if that meat came into contact with it (2:12). On the other hand, a little touch could quickly spread ceremonial uncleanness (v.13).

The Israelites believed themselves to be holy because of their godly lineage, but Haggai informed them that they had actually become filthy as a result of their disobedience (v. 14). 

You must first surrender yourself to God in faith if you wish to be holy. Then you must discover what God commands and submit to Him in the power of God. It may be beneficial to have religious parents and friends, but these things cannot make you holy. 

Only through a strong relationship with the Lord and following His instructions can we become holy.

Holiness is a way of life that should be desired, not a virus that may be caught. Help me to be fearful of disobedient behavior, Lord, and may I seek what pleases You and brings You the highest praise.  

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