Holiness and Humility
Holiness is the root of our faith, our foundation, and without Holiness we are nothing. 2 Corinthians 6:17, “Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,” We come out from among the world through Holiness.
What is Holiness? Holiness in it’s roots means to be set apart. In the Old Testament the Hebrew word qādôsh (קָדוֹשׁ) means to be set apart, sacred, separate from common use. This word is used many times when giving instructions for sacrifices and for the temples in Leviticus and Deuteronomy. In the New Testament the Greek word hagios (ἅγιος) means holy, consecrated, dedicated to God. This word is used throughout the New Testament but most commonly found in Act 7:33 “Then said the Lord to him, Put off thy shoes from thy feet: for the place where thou standest is holy ground.“ Holiness is more than simply avoiding sin. It is being devoted to God in every part of your life.
What are the ways we are to be Holy?
Body:
1 Timothy 2:9 “In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;”
1 Corinthians 11:6 “For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered.“
1 Corinthians 11:15 “But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering.”
Romans 12:1 “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.”
1 Corinthians 6:20 “For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.“
Spirit:
2 Corinthians 7:1 “Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.“
1 Corinthians 6:20 “For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.“
Conversation:
1 Peter 1:15-16 “But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;” “Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.”
Matthew 5:16 “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.“
Ephesians 4:29 “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.“
Mind:
Romans 12:2 “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.“
Influence:
Proverbs 2:2 “So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;“
Romans 10:17 “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.“
Proverbs 12:16 “The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.“
Humility:
Hebrews 12:14 “Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:“
Acts 10:19 “Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews:“
Heart:
Proverbs 4:23 “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.“
Matthew 5:8 “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.“
Psalm 51:10 “Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.“
Ezekiel 36:26 “A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.“
“If your heart was a house, would you allow Jesus to enter every door?” - Brother Zach Cordle
