We Obey God's Law, Not To Be

We Need To Call Sin What The Bible Calls It And Not Soften It With Modern Expressions Borrowed From Our Culture.

... Self-control Is Not Control By Oneself Through One's Own Willpower But Rather Control Of Oneself Through The Power Of The Holy Spirit.

Evil Rulers Are Never Beyond The Bounds Of God's Sovereign Will

This Is The Essence Of God's Sovereignty; His Absolute Independence To Do As He Pleases And His Absolute Control Over The Actions Of All His Creatures. No Creature, Person, Or Empire Can Either Thwart His Will Or Act Outside The Bounds Of His Will.

Many Christians Have What We Might Call A 'cultural Holiness.' They Adapt To The Character And Behavior Pattern Of Christians Around Them...but God Has Not Called Us To Be Like Those Around Us. He Has Called Us To Be Like Himself. Holiness Is Nothing Less Than Conformity To The Character Of God.