WHAT IS HOLINESS.

Holiness isa word that can make us feel uneasy.it seems lofty, threatening aliens, instinctively sense that
God's Holiness has dangerous overtones.His purity called our sinful attachments into question, demanding
that we forsake them inorder to enjoy the greatest of goods belongings to a God of infinite love and
power.To comes lightly as though they are no big deal, might be like throwing ourselves onto a roaring fire
with the expection we will not perish.
The word translated (holiness)in the new testament, Holiness was generally connected with God's
perfection.how can we be set apart and perfect?all people have sinned Romans3:23 and are imperfect.our
only option Tobe set apart is through the salvation offered through Jesus Christ (John3:16,Romans10:9;
Ephesians2:8-9.when we believe in Jesus as Lord ,he cleance us from sin and makes us holy(John1:17).
Theologian often reefers to this concept as positional sanctification.first Peter2:9, speaks of this new
states as well; But you are a chosen race,a royal pristhood,a holy nation,a people for his own possession,
that you may proclaimed the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous
light.God calls us holy even though we still commit sins during this life.
___in addition to being "made" holy, we are called to live holy lives.1peter1:15 reaches,as he who called
you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct.the previous verses add as obident children,do not be
confirmed to the passion of your former ignorance verse( 11,14) we are commanded to avoid the ways we
practiced before becoming a Christian and live according to God's ways.we can only do this by living by the
power of God's spirit, following the principles found in God's word.Theologians refers to this daily practice
of living for God to become more holy.
Progressive sanctification: as we seek to follow God's will each day,we can increasingly become holy as we
become more like christ.our goal should be to say like Paul,be imitators of me,as IAM of Christ
1corinthians11:1 Regardless of the progress we make to become more holy in this life,we will never be
perfect.we will still sin at times,as Paul wrote in Romans7:18-19 for I have the desire to do what is right,
but not the ability to carry it out.for I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep
on doing,it will only be in heaven that all sin will be removed from our lives and we can made
perfect.Theologians refers to this as perfective sanctification.This three concept can be very helpful in our
daily walk with god.when we are saved,we are called to obey Godband grow in holy living each day.Though
we will never be perfect in this life, God can and will work in our life to help us better live for him.after this
life, we can anticipate a perfect, external existence with God in which we no longer sin and are made
perfectly holy, living in the presence of God forever.
IMPORTANCE OF HOLINESS IN CHRISTIAN LIFE.
To be holy is to be morally blameless,it is to be separate from sin and therefore consecrate to God.To live
a holy life,then, is to live a life in conformity to the moral precepts of the Bible and in contrast to the sinful
ways of the world.The apostle Paul described it as, putting off our old self which belongs to our life before
Jesus,and to put on the new self,created after the likeness of God in true righteousness.Ephesians4:22-24.
Sometimes we compare our selves to the world or other Christian and think we're doing pretty good.But,
God doesn't call us to "pretty good". His holiness is our standard 1peter1:6.jesus died so we could be holy.
IMPORTANCE OF HOLINESS BELOW
Holiness Foster's intimacy with God and build spiritual strength and stability (psalm15:1-6).
Holy liven make use useful and effective for God's purpose 2Timothy2:20-26.
Our holy life causes people around us to glorify God 1peter2:9-12.
Holiness build peace with God 2peter3:16-18.
A holy life please God and produces fruit Ephesians5:1-17.
Especially like the first benefits on the list perhaps you too long to experience a deep intimate relationship
with God,but often feel disconnected.According to scripture, there is a direct connection between holy
life and experiencing God's presence.
who may worship in your sanctuary Lord,who may enter your presence on your holy hill?. Those who lead
blameless lives and do what is right, speaking the truth from sincere heart.psalm 15:2NLT.
The opposite is also true, unholy living floods believers lives with the natural concequence of sin, including
distance and strains in our relationship with God.
5ways to Foster a holy life
Practice n awareness of the presence of God.God is always with us ,he knows thoughts, attitudes,and
motivations.internationaly reflecting on this truth with nourish holiness in our lives.
Stay in the word.the creator of the universe has revelead himself,his will,and his will to us in the Bible .it
describes the holy life to which God call us.But we cannot live by God's word unless we know God's word.
Be proactive in our battle against sin.sin takes root in our lives, growing and multiplying.To be holy, we
must dig out by the roots and get rid of it.Ask God to also help you recognize areas of weakness in your life
so you can guide against potential sin .
Respond quickly to the spirit with,in a minute? I certainly have.if you are a parent, you understand that
"delayed"obedience is simply disobedience.sometimes,we even intend to obey-later . unfortunately,our
delayed obedience causes us harm and dishonors god.we may miss out on God's best plan for us or even
put ourselves in danger.immediate obedience is always best.
Make the most of trials:-God uses persecution and the common trials this life of refine our faith and shape
our character.Rely on his strength and trust him with the process.
Keep on eternal perspective:-if we allow the things of this physical world to dominate your thoughts and
priorities.
The temporal will drive our emotions and responses.But if we stay focused on God's bigger, eternal picture
we will be able reject sin and stand firm in trials.
CONCLUSION
The two aspect of God's Holiness (his uniqueness) this aspect of God's Holiness could be considered
another attribute of greatness,in this case with respect to moral matters.he is totally separate from
creation.Exodos15:11, Isaiah6:1-4.
The other aspects of God's Holiness absolute purity or goodness.God's perfection is the standard for our
moral character and the motivation for religious practice.
My brethren, Holiness involves adherence to a standard and duliful.it is warm, joyous, having respect to
the God who loves us and created us to enjoy intimate fellowship with him,it is the overflow of a heart is
dooply grateful to have been redeemed by God from sin.finally holiness is nature of God.
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