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`` Hence , it is evident that Christians are to live holy lives . God demands holiness of us . ` Be ye holy ; for I am holy , ' says 1 Pet . 1:16 . Yea , we are to repent and turn away from all sin , for Christ ` gave himself for us , that he might redeem us from all iniquity , and purify unto himself a peculiar people , zealous of good works ' -LRB- Titus 2:14 -RRB- . And ` the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men , teaching us that , denying ungodliness and worldly lusts , we should live soberly , righteously , and godly , in this present world ' -LRB- Titus 2:11 , 12 -RRB- . '' The arrow of conviction shot deep down into many hearts as Robert Davis spoke these words .