I do think God's holiness is his central attribute, of which all others are inextricably a part. The Bible does not say God is "love, love, love." It does say, "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty."
Unless and until we understand, accept and bow to that truth, our church life and personal life in Christ will certainly NOT be "our best life now."
I love it! Most people always emphasize God's love and they try to love Him. But, what about holiness? I think it's interesting in Ephesians 5:1-10 that there is just one sentence on how we should be like Christ in our love, but then there are many sentences, almost a whole paragraph, on how God's people need to be holy. God does say "Be holy, because I am holy." God's people must be holy! Because GOD IS HOLY.
Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people. Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person–such a man is an idolater–has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God's wrath comes on those who are disobedient. Therefore do not be partners with them. For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) and find out what pleases the Lord.
May we all grow in holiness and do the things that please the Lord! And may we all understand God's holiness and have a proper respect and awe for Him and His Word.
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