Do we honestly want to be holy people? Is holiness a priority for us, or just something that seems desirable but unattainable?
This past Sunday our Connection Group discussed God’s holiness and our holiness. Obviously the two are nowhere close to being on an equal playing field.
One of the questions that we dug into was: “Are we aware each time we sin?” We shared our opinions and wrestled with the issue. On one hand, it seems we’re quite aware of our sins. We know when we lie, cheat, have an impure thought, and speak badly of someone else. On the other hand, are there sins we commit everyday that we’re not aware of?
Someone in our group brought up a possible example. He mentioned our careless use of the word “suck.” We toss it around so casually, but when we think about what we’re really saying, is it sinful to use it in a derogatory context? If so, do we even realize when we do?
I’m not looking to argue what is and what isn’t sin. I’m also not trying to make a long list of rules that Christian’s “can’t” do. I believe in Christian liberty.
My point is that it seems we’ve lost a love for holiness. God is holy and in Him there is no sin, not even the smallest speck. Are we really striving for that? In Leviticus 19, we see that God said to be holy because He is holy. Peter later repeated those very words in 1 Peter 1.
Do we honestly want to be holy and set apart, or are we too comfortable dabbling in a lifestyle of complacency?
Academics, theology, intellect, critical thinking, and philosophy are all important. But they don’t mean a thing if we aren’t living a life that is holy and pleasing to God.