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Read Leviticus 20:7-8.
Jehovah M’Kadesh, is the God who is Holy (absolute moral purity). He is as holy as He is God. God is pure, undefiled, and completely separated from sin. Holiness is that characteristic that pulls all of God’s other attributes together. All of God’s attributes are holy. His name is holy, His word is the Holy Bible, His presence is holy, His power is holy, and His Spirit is the Holy Spirit. Since God is Holy, He wants us to be holy. God has consistently called His people to be obedient to the Word of God. Here in Leviticus the Hebrews are expected to keep God’s statutes and practice them. That has not changed. Though we are not bound by Old Testament regulations we are expected to live a life that is pleasing to God. John Wesley the founder of Methodism Church emphasized holiness of heart and life. He emphasized the connection between inward holiness which is love for God and outward holiness which are actions that reflect that love. Let us strive to be holy.
Jehovah M’Kadesh, Holy God, I praise your holy name. Work holiness of heart and life in me. Help me love you with all my heart, soul and strength and my neighbor as myself. Work holiness into my heart and life. Amen.
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