God’s Holiness and Ours (Leviticus 20:26)
Phil Gons · 1998 · Calvary Baptist Church · 31m
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For families
Ages Teens
A sermon that takes holiness seriously without harshness—grounded in the speaker’s own summer of learning patience and conviction at camp. The preacher argues that holiness isn’t legalism but devotion, using concrete examples (movies, media) to show what separation from worldliness means in everyday life. Teens will recognize the wrestling with peer pressure and standards that the sermon addresses.
Worth knowing: Extended discussion of movie content (Titanic) with specific references to profanity, nudity, and obscene language; illustration of a hunted animal being chased to its death.
Character of GodHoliness & obedienceWisdom & choices
Talk about it together (5 questions)
- The speaker says holiness means being ‘separated unto God’ rather than just ‘separated from the world.’ What’s the difference between those two ideas, and why does it matter?
- What does it mean that God’s holiness is mentioned three times (‘holy, holy, holy’) but we never hear ‘merciful, merciful, merciful’ in Scripture? What does that tell us about God?
- The speaker uses the example of a wedding to explain separation. How is being devoted to God like being devoted to a spouse?
- Pick one area of your life (social media, music, friendships, entertainment). How would you know if you’re being ‘simple concerning evil’ in that area?
- What does the white ermine illustration suggest about the cost of living a holy life? Is that cost worth it?
Used by permission of Phil Gons — philgons.com