A Physical for the Christian Soul

I appreciate this article and thank you for your insight on God's holiness. I truly believe God's standard is perfection and nothing less than perfection is good enough. This is why He sent his Son Jesus Christ, the perfect sacrifice. We could not (cannot) in our efforts or strength be good or perfect enough. Only through Jesus Christ are we made righteous (perfect). With that said, God is perfect and holy and nothing can taint His Holiness. It's true, sin cannot enter his presence. He alone is the very essence of Holiness. It is who He is. Again, sin cannot enter His presence (there’s no "if" clause). Your analogy sounds as "if" somehow sin could sneak into God's presence it would taint His Holiness. This is impossible. Therefore, I don't suggest we give place to that which is impossible. IMO, to say He (God who is Holy) can be tainted is like saying He is fallible or somehow capable of being changed or influence by sin. Jesus dwelt amongst sinners and was yet without sin. Still, He was holy even though he walked and talked with sinners and even saw the hearts of a sinful people. And yet, He responded (responds) to the broken and contrite hearts’ of sinners. Amazing Grace! We should be extremely careful when using such analogies to depict God's nature and character. Nonetheless, your message regarding God’s standard being that of Holiness and perfection, and not based on our own goodness, was received. Thank you. Humbly submitted w/Love.