Holiness is the most beautiful characteristic of God. He wants to display his splendor of holiness in the covenant community.

The beauty of the covenant community is seen in its holiness

Holiness is being set aside for sacred use, standing apart from sin and evil.

Holiness is the characteristic of God, especially the third person of the trinity – the Holy Spirit.

Holiness is that mysterious “Otherness” – that what makes a difference, – that which sets us apart from the world.

David asked the Lord for one thing only: living in the house of God and seeing his beauty in the covenant community Psalm 27:4.

The people of God serve willingly, arrayed in holy garments, or in the beauties of holiness Psalm 110:3.

This is not only about living differently, but also about publicly taking a stand against sin:

–         Abortion

–         Child abuse

–         Homosexuality

–         Evils of war

–         Greed and corruption

–         Lack of care for the elderly, the disabled etc

You are the light of the world—like a city on a mountain, glowing in the night for all to see. Don’t hide your light under a basket! Instead, put it on a stand and let it shine for all. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.