I recently read The Hole In Our Holiness by Kevin DeYoung, a much needed book to refocus our eyes on what God has called his people to be.  Here are a few good quotes to ponder and live out:

The Great Commission is about holiness.  God wants the world to know Jesus, believe in Jesus, and obey Jesus.  We don’t take the Great Commission seriously if we don’t help each other grow in obedience.

The faith that joins you to Christ and makes you right with God is a faith that works itself out in love.

Christians should display a consistent pattern of obedience, along with a quick habit of going to God for cleansing when they are disobedient.

Holiness is not ultimately about living up to a moral standard.  It’s about living in Christ and living out of our real, vital union with him….  Our progress in the pursuit of holiness comes largely from understanding and appropriating our union with Christ.

When it comes to sanctification, it’s more important where you’re going than where you are.  Direction matters more than position.  Your future progress speaks louder than your present placement.

Repentance is a way of life for the holy child of God.

Regret feels bad about past sins.  Repentance turns away from past sins.  Regret looks to our own circumstances.  Repentance looks to God.