God's people are called to a life of holiness, set apart from the world and dedicated to serving Him. According to Hebrews 12:14 and 2 Corinthians 7:1, pursuing holiness is essential for seeing the Lord and perfecting holiness in the fear of God. As 1 Peter 2:9 and 1 Peter 1:15-16 teach, believers are chosen to be a holy priesthood, called to live lives that reflect God's holy nature. In 1 Samuel 2:2, Hannah praises God as a rock of holiness, highlighting the importance of reverence and obedience in the pursuit of a holy life.
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Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”
There is no one holy like the LORD. Indeed, there is no one besides You! And there is no Rock like our God.
Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.
You are to be holy to Me because I, the LORD, am holy, and I have set you apart from the nations to be My own.
But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the fruit you reap leads to holiness, and the outcome is eternal life.