Holiness
 

There seems to be several definitions in the minds of people about Holiness.

So what is a Biblical description/definition of Holiness? Is it a standard or uniformity of outward appearance? Is Holiness an inward spiritual resting place? How does it manifest itself in a follower of Christ's being? Do people masquerade behind physical appearances of Holiness?

When talking about Holiness, we need to have an understanding of what Holiness really is because that word gets thrown into the discussions frequently and usually refers to outward appearances. I think it happens to have a more deeper spiritual reference.

Any thoughts on this?

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Anytime holiness is mentioned in the Bible, it is generally in reference to the character of God.

Psalms 47:8 God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.

Psalms 30:4 Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.

Psalms 93:5 Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thine house, O LORD, for ever.

Isaiah 63:18 The people of thy holiness have possessed it but a little while: our adversaries have trodden down thy sanctuary.

Romans 1:4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:

Isaiah 35:8 And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein.

Isaiah 62:9 But they that have gathered it shall eat it, and praise the LORD; and they that have brought it together shall drink it in the courts of my holiness.

Romans 6:22 But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.

Hebrews 12:10 For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.

Holiness is never ONCE mentioned in scripture connected with an outward dress or appearance. It is always in reference to character, generally the character of God, or taking on the character of God.

• 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 Thessalonians 3:13 To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.

If any "holiness" physical clothing standard scriptures are found, would someone please share them with me. To my knowledge.... there are none.

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Being holy is being pure. It is being separated to the will of God.

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Holiness is not just about outward appearances. Holiness starts inwardly and works itself outwardly. The appearance is the last thing on the list, in my opinion.

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Psalms 15 describes true Holiness.

1 LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?
2 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.
3 He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour.
4 In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not.
5 He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.

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Amen and amen!!!!!

Have you found a scripture that relates holiness to physical outward appearance Jabez?

Re: Holiness
 

For me personal holiness is about striving to be like Jesus was while in His human form. It is about acknowledging temptations but moving beyond them to do what is right before God even when those choices are hard or sometimes impossibe. It is about operating in love even in the most difficult situations and with the most trying people. It is not just about hoping to hear a 'well done' at the judgement when all is weighed but trying to live in a state of 'well done' moment by moment. And it is about knowing that it is only because of a holy God that lives in me that I have any hope of meeting any of these lofty goals.

It is harder for me to describe then I would have thought... wish I had a better vocabulary at times like these.

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That said more than you know. :thumbsup

It is beyond our comprehension and vocabulary, thats what makes the Holy Ghost so wonderful.

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No.

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BroJoe, but what IS holiness?