8273 holiness, ethical aspects of

Behaviour that reflects the holy character of God himself is to be expressed in both social and personal dimensions of life.

Holiness in practice is a reflection of God’s own character

1Pe 1:15-16 See also Lev 11:44-45; Lev 19:2; Lev 20:7; Eph 4:24; 1Jn 3:3

Holiness demands a different way of life

Shunning practices that defile Lev 18:1-3; Eph 5:11-12; 1Ti 5:22 See also Lev 18:21-24,29-30; Lev 20:1-3,6-7,23-26; Lev 21:7; 2Co 6:17-7:1; Gal 5:19-21,24; Eph 5:3-7; Col 3:5-10

Obedience to God’s law Lev 20:7-8 See also Lev 18:4-5; Lev 19:37; Dt 6:25; Dt 28:9; Ps 119:9; Ro 7:12; 1Pe 1:22

Holiness is expressed in social behaviour

Care for the disadvantaged Lev 19:9-10 See also Lev 19:14,33-34; 1Ti 5:3-4,8; Jas 1:27

A concern for truth and justice Lev 19:15-16 See also Lev 19:11-13,35-37

Loving one’s neighbour Lev 19:18 See also Lev 19:16-17 Most of the OT law can be seen as an expression of holiness.

Holiness is expressed in family and sexual relations

1Th 4:3-7 See also Lev 18:5-20,22-23; Lev 19:3; Lev 20:9; Eph 5:3; 1Co 6:13-15,18-19

Holiness is seen in personal character

Col 3:12 See also Eph 4:23-24,32-5:2; 2Ti 2:22

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