The other day we said that people who are close to God thought more about His holiness than any other attribute of God. One may wonder why? Rev. Selwyn Hughes state that the very nature of God is holiness and light of God reflects so much in a person's heart that he/she becomes consciously aware of his/her sin or inward depravity. Perhaps, it could be because of this insight a person has because of which the holiness of God illuminates one's mind enormously.
No man or woman of God can say that they are holy like God. But they make every conscious effort to live blamelessly before Him. They hunger more to be like Him, run away from sin and temptations and hold on to His grace to live right in His sight. To please God and to bring glory to His name is the top most priority of people who cling close to God. They yearn for the Holy Spirit's sanctification and inward dwelling more than His power or gifts. This is the first essential step to live holy before God as what the Word of God exhorts us to do...
2 Corinthians 7:1 (NIV)
...dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.
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