We are made holy through the sacrifice Christ made in his body
once and for all time.
Hebrews 10:10
The Standard
Only the holy will see God. Holiness is a prerequisite to heaven.
Perfection is a requirement for eternity. We wish it weren't so. We
act like it isn't so. We act like those who are "decent" will see
God. We suggest that those who try hard will see God. We act as if
we're good if we never do anything too bad. And that goodness is
enough to qualify us for heaven.
Sounds right to us, but it doesn't sound right to God. And he sets
the standard. And the standard is high. "You must be perfect, just
as your Father in heaven is perfect" (Matt. 5:4
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You see, in God's plan, God is the standard for perfection. We
don't compare ourselves to others; they are just as fouled up as we
are. The goal is to be like him; anything less is inadequate.
