The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges
Week 10: Chapter 10 — Holiness in an Unholy World
Read Chapter 10 of The Pursuit of Holiness. Primary Scripture: John 17:15–17; Romans 12:2.
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Bridges now addresses the tension every believer feels: how do we pursue holiness while living fully in — and genuinely loving — a world soaked in sin? Let these questions help you think about that tension clearly.
Discussion Questions
7 questions1.Jesus prayed not that the Father would take his disciples out of the world, but that he would protect them from the evil one and sanctify them through the truth. How does that prayer shape the way you think about your engagement with the surrounding culture?
2.Bridges identifies the world — not as the physical creation but as the system of values, priorities, and pleasures organized around human autonomy and against God — as one of the Christian's most subtle enemies. How do you recognize 'the world' in that sense in your own environment?
3.Paul commands, 'Do not be conformed to the pattern of this world.' Bridges points out that conformity often happens gradually and unconsciously — not through dramatic rebellion but through slow drift. Where in your life have you drifted toward conformity without noticing?
a.What values or priorities from the surrounding culture have you absorbed that are in tension with biblical holiness?
b.What regular practices or disciplines help you notice and resist that drift?