1 Peter 1:15-19

CLV(i) 15 but, according as He Who calls you is holy, you also become holy in all behavior, 16 because it is written that, Holy shall you be, for I am holy." 17 And if you are invoking the Father, Who is judging impartially according to each one's work, you may behave, for the time of your sojourn, with fear, 18 being aware that not with corruptible things, with silver or gold, were you ransomed from your vain behavior, handed down by tradition from the fathers, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a flawless and unspotted lamb,