Out of love for God, Nehemiah demonstrated a steadfast pursuance of holiness.

1. Four areas of reform that Nehemiah addresses
   1. A holy assembly
   2. A holy institution
   3. A holy Sabbath
   4. A holy family
2. Three points
   1. The tendency of the human heart is to turn away from God
   2. Spiritual reformation requires continual effort
   3. Jesus Christ gives lasting and perfect reform