holiness

Noun

Meaning

The state or quality of being holy; perfect moral integrity or purity; freedom from sin; sanctity; innocence.

The state of being hallowed, or consecrated to God or to his worship; sacredness.

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All of our holy fathers knew this and all with one accord teach that perfection in holiness can be achieved only through humility. John Cassian

If we truly think of Christ as our source of holiness, we shall refrain from anything wicked or impure in thought or act and thus show ourselves to be worthy bearers of his name. For the quality of holiness is shown not by what we say but by what we do in life. Gregory of Nyssa

The Lord withdraws when He is denied, and what is taken by the undeserving does not avail them unto salvation, since the saving grace is turned into ashes and holiness departs. Cyprian

Then each of you will control his own body and live in holiness and honor- not in lustful passion like the pagans who do not know God and his ways. Paul

Believe half of what you hear about wealth and holiness. Sicilian Proverb

Whoever has not tasted sinfulness does not qualify for holiness. Hebrew Proverb

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