Implementasi Tiang Rohani Gereja Misi Injili Indonesia tentang Kesucian Hidup dalam Kehidupan Remaja Masa Kini

Abstract

This study discusses the implementation of the Spiritual Pillars of the Indonesian Evangelical Mission Church (GMII) concerning holy living in the lives of today’s adolescents. Holy living is one of the essential values in Christian teachings that emphasizes a life pleasing to God in thoughts, words, and actions. However, the development of modern technology, globalization, and contemporary culture presents significant challenges for Christian teenagers in maintaining the values of holiness. This research aims to identify adolescents’ understanding of GMII’s Spiritual Pillars regarding holy living, the forms of implementation in daily life, and the factors influencing its application.This research employed a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation studies involving GMII youth members and church spiritual mentors. The findings reveal that most adolescents understand the importance of holy living as part of Christian identity. The implementation of holy living is reflected in prayer life, Bible reading, maintaining healthy relationships, avoiding deviant behavior, and actively participating in church ministry. Nevertheless, the application of these values still encounters several obstacles, such as the influence of social media, peer pressure, lack of family supervision, and weak spiritual discipline.This study concludes that the implementation of GMII’s Spiritual Pillars concerning holy living requires continuous guidance through the roles of the church, family, and spiritual community. The church needs to strengthen pastoral mentoring and provide spiritual education relevant to contemporary adolescent challenges so that the value of holy living can be practically applied in everyday life.