Holiness is not some sort of mystical state of existence, but a continual practice of doing what is right, or righteous actions. We can only know what is right or wrong in God's eyes because of the revelation of his law.
Acts 10:34-35 - Peter began to speak: "Now I truly understand that God doesn't show favoritism, "but in every nation the person who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.
A life that is set apart in holiness is separated because it is constantly being renewed in the image of the One who made it.
1 Thessalonians 4:7 - For God has not called us to impurity but to live in holiness.
Our mindfulness in remaining intentionally and purposefully bound to this life of righteousness, that is, doing what is right from the heart, is what causes us to become holy and set apart for use by God.
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