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THE FOUNDATION STONE OF HOLIENESS
Hebrews 12:14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord
The above passage underscores the absolute importance of holiness.
We are told that without it-we have no hope of one day spending eternity with the Lord.
Sadly, many in today's churches (and pulpits) have come to scorn the word holiness as if it were a profane term.
Isaiah pronounced a "woe" on those who would "call evil good, and good evil"
(Isa 5:20).
Those who strive and preach a message of holiness are often dubbed with derogatory terms such as "holy-roller", "holier-than-thou", or the favorite of "legalist." Now granted there are some who take the holiness message to an illogical extreme and who make their own pet doctrines.
The conclusion that some draw is that since we are free from the Mosaic law we are therefore free to do anything we want.
Nothing could be further from the truth. When the bible speaks of the freedom that we have in Christ, it isn't speaking about anti-nomial, lascivious freedom, but rather freedom to serve God.
We abandoned the bondage and slavery of sin, so that we could be servants of Jesus Christ.
Remember the word of God declares "you have been bought with a price...you are not your own." So this newfound freedom in Christ is not a freedom to follow sinful desires, but a freedom to love God and to love our brethren...and in so doing-we fulfill the law.
Ephesians 5:3-6 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;
5:4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.
5:5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
5:6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience
To be Holy is to be set apart for a special use.
Holiness is that condition of human nature wherein the love of God rules.
To be holy is to be distinct, separate, in a class by oneself.
To be holy is to be morally pure.
When things are made holy, when they are consecrated, they are set apart unto purity.
3 Who may ascend into the hill of the LORD?and who may stand in His holy place?
4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, Who has not lifted up his soul to falsehood, And has not sworn deceitfully.
5 He shall receive a blessing from the LORD And righteousness from the God of his salvation (Psalms 24:3-5).
QUESTIONS
How do I apply the biblical view of holieness to my life?
What is the difference between holieness and legalism?
How does holieness affect my relationship with others?
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Permalink Reply by Emeraldrose (Robin) on
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Just thought I would tell my experience with the christmas tree. For years we didn't put one up and I was praying about this and in the bible where it talks about cutting a tree and decorating it with gold etc. I thought it described the christmas tree but as I read (sorry dont know where scripture is ) I realized it was talking about carving idols out of the tree and decorating it and worship to it.
Just my two cents. Blessings to All....
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Permalink Reply by Terry Duncan on
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If we must make ourselves holy how holy is that? If you try really hard can you be even a little bit more holy?
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Permalink Reply by Lina on
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Years back some believers who were born again felt it was unholy to even talk to non- believers. Born again christians who were found in the company of non-believers were not trusted. If non-believers were isolated how do they get saved? A holy person should guard against the evil one. Holiness should not be a barrier in our dealing with others, in fact, it should rather help draw the unbeliever closer to the Lord. Be blessed!
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Permalink Reply by Pastor Bob B on
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To know Christ is the way to grow in holiness. Christianity is not a religion of rules. It is the religion of the divine example. Try to follow the blessed steps of the most holy life. Take His advice. Ask yourself, in the moment of perplexity or temptation, what would He do if He were here? Nothing else will so surely lead us into the way of holy living.
George Hodges -
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Permalink Reply by Jacqueline Harris on
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We are to live a holy life, separated and set apart for God, no longer attached to the world. Our desire should be to be His beautiful and holy bride, without spot or blemish. As God purifies us with His Holy Fire, we begin to resemble Him more and more. That should be the desire of our hearts. God loves us intensely, and through His love, we will love Him back, intensely.
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