Holiness of the Heart A Word From Our Pastor / A Word From Our Pastor Posted by pastor on Apr 27, 2008 - 04:55 PM How does Holiness and the heart hook up? It does at the point that we affirm that the essence of the Christian life is a love relationship with God. Our standing in the Christian life rests with Christ; when the virtues take o­n too much importance, that is, when acquiring virtues and avoiding sin become the primary focus of our walk, we have elevated the [admittedly important] secondary over the primary. Another way of putting it is that we have made an idol out of our own piety. Holy holiness results from a tranquil reliance o­n God for the care of our souls. Oh that we understand that Holy holiness depends o­n grace, not self-effort, and it cooperates with God, rather than tries to replace God. Holy holiness recognizes that apart from God we can't help but sin, and it is willing to live with this truth, for holy holiness is simply another way of describing humble holiness. This week seek obedience before God and God will transform you into Holiness! Because the tomb is empty! Rev Dr. J Anthony Lloyd This article is from Greater Framingham Community Church   http://www.gfccnet.org/ The URL for this story is:   http://www.gfccnet.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=632