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"Holiness"
what exactly does it mean to be Holy?


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Simply, it means to be like God. That is what the whole process of theosis is about. As we grow spiritually and our relationship with God deepens, we become more and more like Him.
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1 Peter 1:15-16
but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, "Be holy, for I am holy."
[coptic]+ Iryny nem `hmot>[/coptic]
Simply, it means to be like God. That is what the whole process of theosis is about. As we grow spiritually and our relationship with God deepens, we become more and more like Him.
Please pray for me.
what about when objects are called Holy (like the Bible) ?
In that case, I would refer back to what kerestina said. Holy, when describing an object, would be in the sense that it is sacred, held in high regard, and pure.
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hope i helped, pray for me
EgY
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does it have to do with being humble?
Absolutely.