God has entrusted His holiness to those called now into the body of His Son, honing a major separation from the ways of this dying world, both physically and spiritually. This entrusted holiness and love, as Jesus Christ plainly taught, will be a beacon of unity with the Father and the Son for the entire world to see. This same beacon of unity, with Their entrusted holiness, will bring the wrath of a dying world down on those called now, yet we must remain faithful in the place He is preparing for us through continuous growth, understanding, and love under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We are called to be holy as God is holy, united in love with the Father and the Son through His Spirit. God has entrusted us with His holiness from the inside out, and we must vigorously stay the course, diligently learning and living His Word. To be holy as He is holy, we must be carefully diligent, for we ourselves can destroy that holiness already in us if we falter. Judgment has begun with the household of God, and we must guard the holiness entrusted to us, knowing that He who has begun a good work in us will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.

Holiness, as presented in this discussion, centers on the pursuit of a life that mirrors God's character. The essence of holiness is rooted in God's nature, which is ultimate purity and perfection, a quality beyond human imagination. We are called to be holy because He is holy, reflecting His righteous character in our thoughts, speech, and deeds. This pursuit is not about achieving holiness through mere actions but recognizing that only God can sanctify and make us holy. The process of becoming holy begins with God's act of setting us apart, a legal pronouncement of holiness when we enter into covenant with Him. This initial sanctification is followed by a lifelong journey of growing in holiness, learning to live as He does through His guidance. We do not become holy by simply following laws; rather, God first declares us holy, and in response, we strive to live according to His ways, growing in His character with His help. Holiness is a continuous process, not a one-time achievement. Just as repentance continues throughout life after an initial turning to God, so does the pursuit of holiness. We are set apart by God's grace, and our response is to keep His commandments and statutes, not to earn holiness, but to reflect it as His people. This growth in holiness involves building righteous character, which requires our willing cooperation over time, something even God does not create by fiat. The laws given to guide this pursuit teach us how God lives, providing a framework to remain holy and build holy character. These laws are not to be discarded, as they reflect God's unchanging character and are tools to help us become like Him. However, their application must be thoughtful, considering both the letter and the spirit, as some laws may apply differently in a spiritual context today. We must meditate on these laws, seeking God's will with humility, aiming to apply their principles in our daily lives to grow in holiness. Ultimately, the pursuit of holiness is motivated by a desire to be like God, to live in alignment with His nature, and to reap the eternal promises tied to this covenant. It is a call to transform, to become holier as we grow in Christ's image, understanding that true holiness comes from God's active participation in our lives, supplying what we lack to become truly set apart for Him.

God's holiness is a transcendent purity, a greatness beyond human comprehension, encapsulating the totality of His excellence. He is the source of all splendor and power in the universe, far surpassing anything humanity can create or imagine. His constancy, reliability, and steadfast love stand in stark contrast to the changing, decaying world around us. He calls us to be holy as He is holy, a command that can seem overwhelming due to the vast difference between His sinless nature and our own. Yet, God has designed us in His image with the potential to become holy, not in the fullness of His divine holiness immediately, but in a measure fitting for humanity now. Becoming holy involves embodying His goodness, reliability, truthfulness, love, justice, and beauty in every aspect of our thinking, speaking, acting, working, loving, and attitudes. It is the only way to fulfill the destiny for which He created us, as without holiness, no one will see the Lord. Holiness is a fundamental requirement for entering the Kingdom of God, more than just righteousness; it must permeate every part of our lives as it does His. The path to holiness is not easy or always clearly marked, fraught with difficult choices, testing, and trials. It requires steady progression in righteousness toward sanctification, a process that varies for each individual but is never beyond what one can bear. God ensures that no trial is too great, providing a path to holiness that can be attained through His grace. This journey involves more than following rules; it encompasses the nuances of life, unexpected twists, blurry choices, and the necessity of faith, hope, love, and good attitudes. Central to pursuing holiness is the relationship with God, established through Jesus Christ. This close, heart-to-heart fellowship, reflected in obedience and prayer, allows His holiness to be communicated to us, much like Moses reflected God's glory after being in His presence. Through this relationship, we are transformed, growing in grace—a process that continues from the moment of our calling through sanctification to glorification, when we will shine with His radiant beauty. God's grace, not limited to unmerited forgiveness, supplies whatever is needed for each person's circumstances to achieve holiness. It is a cooperative effort where we must exert our will and make choices, not relying solely on God or our own efforts, but working alongside Him. He understands us fully and applies just the right pressure to help us overcome, ensuring that the growth toward holiness is balanced between His provision and our responsibility. Thus, with His continuous grace, we can pursue and attain holiness, becoming more like Him as we yield and submit to His will.