Holy: Jesus is Our Holiness

Houston's First Baptist Church

God calls His people to be holy, not perfect, but genuinely set apart from the world around them. Holiness is not about earning God's love through obedience. It is a response to the love He has already shown. Understanding the distinction between ceremonial and moral laws in Leviticus helps clarify which standards remain applicable to believers today. The moral laws, covering areas like sexual purity, idolatry, and justice, remain in full effect. Holiness is not a path to a dull or restricted l…