Holiness is What We Need

In this episode of Let’s Talk: Truth in Love, we explore one of the most vital and often misunderstood callings in the Christian life—holiness. From the beginning of creation to the teachings of Jesus and the apostles, Scripture reveals that holiness isn’t an optional virtue for a few—it’s the defining mark of God’s people.We trace this divine theme through the Bible, beginning with Genesis, where God blesses and makes the seventh day holy, setting it apart as sacred. In Exodus and Leviticus, God calls His people to be “a holy nation” and commands, “Be holy, for I am holy.” The New Testament echoes this same truth: as Peter writes, we are “a chosen race, a royal priesthood,” called out of darkness into His marvelous light (1 Peter 2:9).Holiness means being consecrated—set apart for God’s purposes. It is the separation of light from darkness, the visible reflection of God’s glory in His people. Isaiah 60 declares, “Arise, shine, for your light has come,” reminding us that holiness is not about perfection, but transformation—living in the radiant light of the Lord while the world around us remains in shadow.Through Christ, this calling is fulfilled. As God’s Spirit dwells within us, He empowers us to live differently—to think, act, and love as citizens of His Kingdom. In a world that blurs the lines between right and wrong, holiness shines as the evidence of God’s presence and power in His people.Looking for more? Dive deeper into the truth in love with these three insightful books:• Moon in the Darkness• Be with Jesus, Be like Jesus, Be for Jesus• Christ in Us is the Hope of GloryThese books are available online. To learn more, visit https://friendsofthekingministries.org, where you can also read columns written for the Kingsport Times-News over the last eighteen years.God bless, and we look forward to having you join us for the next episode.