God's Beloved

What Is Holiness? Holiness is a descriptive word that describes a space that is set apart for God. Please do not confuse this with sanctification —sanctification is a process of making one holy. Holiness is one term that belongs to God only, but through the Spirit we have inherent it. You can never be holy by yourself. It takes a lot and it requires the help from the Holy Spirit. Holiness is associated with God’s presence and perfection. Do you consider yourself a perfect being? Alone, of course not—but thru Christ you are perfect and purified 24/7. Again, do not confuse purity and holiness —purity is the absence of impurities, while holiness describes something that is sacred or set apart for a divine purpose. For you to be holy, you have to be purified first. Why Should We Be Holy? We are called to be holy because our Father is holy. I cannot stress this enough—we are to mimic God , just as we adapt habits or small things done by those who are around us. If our Creator identifies...