Comments on SonlightBlog.com: What Is Holiness?

Very interesting thoughts, Nuallan. And you're pro...

2009-12-30T15:44:56.564-07:00

Very interesting thoughts, Nuallan. And you're probably right: "Righteousness" is the more accurate word. However, "righteousness" has a rather strong religious connotation. Not that "holiness" does not... but it seems more easily equatable to proper Christian living.

But, I could go with that definition: Holiness is the inverse idolatry. Thanks for sharing!

~Luke

I think that most of the time "holiness" is confus...

2009-12-30T15:08:05.044-07:00

I think that most of the time "holiness" is confused with "righteousness" but Biblically they are not the same word or the same concept. I think that "holiness" can best be understood as the polar inverse of idolatry, so that the very core our personal world is dedicated to and centered upon God.

More on this topic here: http://nuallan.livejournal.com/49222.html

Amy, I agree... but, I think the article makes a v...

2009-10-28T16:01:26.096-06:00

Amy, I agree... but, I think the article makes a valid point: Too often Christians don't realize the connection between loving God and loving others. Too often we use our "spiritual mindedness" as an excuse. And that is why we are cautioned against going and worshiping God when we know we have wronged someone.

But you're right: When we are whole-heartedly seeking God, we will love our neighbors as well.

~Luke

My goal is not for my kids to be "decent human bei...

2009-10-27T17:53:03.584-06:00

My goal is not for my kids to be "decent human beings." My goal is to share the Gospel with my kids in such a way that they are whole-hearted worshipers of the Only One God.

And if they are, they will be "decent human beings" by default.

However, if they are "decent human beings" worshiping something else... well.... :(

Erin, I like that: We want more than merely "good"...

2009-10-27T15:53:02.277-06:00

Erin, I like that: We want more than merely "good" kids. Yes. I agree. And may the goodness of God, His redemptive power, and His love be more and more visible in our lives.

~Luke

Thanks for the thought provoking links and comment...

2009-10-26T18:53:37.847-06:00

Thanks for the thought provoking links and comments.

I often challenge myself to get beyond high academic expectations, and even beyond wanting to raise "good" kids. I want my kids to be passionately driven to live out their faith every day in every situation. And, yes, that means what it looks like in front of real people, not just in the pew on Sunday.

That, of course, starts with me. I have to live that way so they know what it looks like, and God needs to be ever present in our home.

This has been a hot topic for me mentally lately, and blogged about some as well. God must be real, and visible in my life. Amy Carmichael was such an example in this. The spiritual and material had no distinction in her mind. How well do I carry that mindset into my everyday? Definitely a daily challenge, and daily renewed.

Thanks again,
Erin