Living "Holy"!

Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance; but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.” (I Peter 1:13-16)

When the Apostles were first called "Christians", it was not meant as a compliment.  The name was given to them to insinuate that they were acting like "little Christs": And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch. (Acts 11:26); Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You almost persuade me to become a Christian.” (Acts 26:28); Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter. (I Peter 4:16)

As Peter states above, let's consider it an honor to be called Christian, even if we incur suffering because of it.  For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, ... For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.” (Romans 1:16-17)

We are to be "holy" in how we behave.  This does not mean we are perfect: Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. (II Corinthians 7:1) Our goal is to strive to be more like Christ (Christians - "little Christs"), and He will make us into who He created us to be!