Holiness & Scripture

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At this church, we often talk about the importance of holiness. We must be a church that cares about the things God
cares about. The Bible is the key to living like Christ. Colossians 6:16 says “let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, with all
wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with gratefulness in
your hearts to God.” When one embraces scripture as the true word of God and without reservation seizes the truth
found in it, God’s will is worked into their lifestyle. Scripture shows us that God is holy. He set himself apart from creation,
humanity, and all pagan false Gods. Psalm 99:9 says “the Lord your God is holy.” As we study that holy God, we see
He foreordained a holy savior. He also sends the Holy Spirit to every believer upon salvation. It’s no wonder we must
prioritize sharing in His holiness. Christians therefore must be growing to be like God in character and conduct. This is
done by submitting to the transforming work of the Holy Spirit through the holy Word of God. To truly love holiness,
we must love the text