I would greatly like to hear some people's understanding of the concept of holiness, in terms of both the holiness of God and our being called to perfect our holiness (2 Cor 7:1). What is the "splendour of God's holiness,"(1 Chronicles 16:29; Psalm 29:2; Psalm 96:9), what is the significance of God swearing by his holiness (Psalm 89:35; Amos 4:2)?
1 Corinthians 1:30 suggests that Christ Jesus "has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption" (wisdom = righteousness + holiness + redemption). The word 'holy' comes from the root 'whole' implying complete, or all-encompassing, fullness (and therefore without shortcomings, fault or blemish).
I do not want a theological, doctrinal exposition. I would like to know how readers relate to this personally, how God's holiness affects their daily lives. Are you conscious of becoming more holy? Is this seen as a good think among your work colleagues? How often do you even think about it? When you do, how does it make you feel, how does it affect your behaviou? How real is it in your life? Please illustrate and tell us your stories or encounters with holiness. Feel free to cite other scriptures that refer to holiness.
1 Corinthians 1:30 suggests that Christ Jesus "has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption" (wisdom = righteousness + holiness + redemption). The word 'holy' comes from the root 'whole' implying complete, or all-encompassing, fullness (and therefore without shortcomings, fault or blemish).
I do not want a theological, doctrinal exposition. I would like to know how readers relate to this personally, how God's holiness affects their daily lives. Are you conscious of becoming more holy? Is this seen as a good think among your work colleagues? How often do you even think about it? When you do, how does it make you feel, how does it affect your behaviou? How real is it in your life? Please illustrate and tell us your stories or encounters with holiness. Feel free to cite other scriptures that refer to holiness.