What Is Holiness?

Leviticus 20:26

The words “holy” and “holiness” appear more than 900 times in the Bible. The words are used to describe both God and those who truly follow Him. When referring to God, holy means one who is unlike any other, unique and perfect. When referring to humans or, in the Old Testament, certain items, it means dedicated to or set apart for God. For Christ followers, to be holy means to be dedicated to God, set apart for His use, and committed to becoming more like His Son.

Questions for further thought:
1. What do you think of when you hear the word “holy?”
2. Is holy a term you would use to describe yourself? Why or why not?

​Challenge: Spend some time today and research the definition of the word “holy” as defined by the dictionary. Write it down in your journal or on a piece of paper and look at it every day this week to fix it in your mind.