Exodus 28: 36: "You shall also make a plate of pure gold and engrave on it, like the engraving of a signet: HOLINESS TO THE LORD." In the Old Testament, holiness was written on the dress of the people. They had the Law to obey but did not have the Holy Spirit on the inside of them creating a new heart. In the New Testament, the Law is engraved on the heart of the believer. Jeremiah 31: 33 says: "But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people." (Emphasis supplied) True believers have "Holiness Unto the Lord" written on their hearts. They desire to be holy. They want to please God. However, make no mistake about it, until your old flesh is gone, you will never be perfect. We are to strive to be holy because we are commanded to do so. The wonderful news is that the Lord Jesus Christ died on the cross for you and your sins. Those that place their faith and hope in Him will not perish but have eternal life. One day you will be perfect. One day you will have HOLINESS UNTO THE LORD as a reality with no sin. Until then, cling to the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ and know that He will never leave you nor forsake you.
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