What holds you up when life shakes you?
When pressure builds, when uncertainty rises, when things don’t go as planned – what keeps you standing? Many try to hold themselves up through effort, discipline, or reputation, but Peter shows us that true character – the kind that remains firm in the storm – isn’t built by striving. It’s built by staying close to Jesus.
In this message, we look at what it means to have unshakable character. Holiness is more than just avoiding sin – it’s about who you are becoming. It’s not a list of rules, but a transformation that happens when you stay connected to Christ. And if holiness isn’t shaping your character into something unshakable, then what is it doing?
Watch this message as we explore how true holiness builds a character that won’t collapse – no matter what comes next.
Discussion Questions
- What does it mean to have unshakable character? How is character different from just following rules or having strong values?
- Peter tells us to be holy as God is holy. What are some common misconceptions people have about holiness, and how does this message challenge those ideas?
- When life gets difficult, what are some things people rely on to hold them up? How does holiness actually help us stand strong in hard times?
- Holiness is often seen as something we have to work hard for, but Peter shows us that it begins with staying close to Jesus. What does that look like in real life?
- We talked about how holiness flows from identity, not effort. How does knowing who you are in Christ change the way you pursue holiness?
- Holiness is meant to express itself through love. Have you ever seen someone live that out well? What did their holiness look like in action?
- Jesus called out the Pharisees for missing justice, mercy, and love while being meticulous about their religious practices. In what ways can modern Christians fall into the same trap?
- What are some subtle ways that people inside the church can think they are growing in holiness when they are actually missing it?
- The message challenged us to ask, “What’s in your holiness?” What are some ways to evaluate whether holiness is shaping our character in the right way?
- What is one way you can intentionally stay close to Jesus this week so that holiness flows naturally in your life?
