What makes believers different from the world?
Not the "do'"s and "don't do's".
Not the "wear and "don't wear"-
and certainly not
status, money, or influence.
So what distinguishes believers from the rest of the world?
Holiness.
Holiness is not a practice that allows me to come to God.
If I may, I propose the opposite!
Holiness is the result of us drawing near to God. He allows this because of the ransom of blood that was paid, and the veil that was torn, to grant us access to His throne.
In order to draw near to Him, I must be first be covered by the blood of Jesus.This is achieved through repentance, and baptism in the name of my kinsmen redeemer- Jesus Christ.
In short, I don't practice holiness to experience God.
His grace brings me salvation which brings me near to God.
My nearness to God makes me more like Him- Holy.
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