What God considers holy

I am glad that I can be holy even as God is holy! I can be holy not just in church but also working in the world. I do not need to shave my head bald, wear an orange robe, beg for food, go barefoot, avoid stepping on ants & other insects & other rituals in order to be 'holy' to reach Nirwana. Whilst Buddhism requires abiding to external rules & regulations, Christianity is about an inward change. So I am glad that I am a Christian! I feel liberated.

Here are some ways to be holy:

1. Follow God's ways

Isa 35:8 "And a great road will go through that once deserted land. It will be named the Highway of Holiness. Evil minded people will never travel on it. It will be for those who walk in God's ways; fools will never walk there"

2. Have a clear conscience, be sincere in our dealings with others & be dependent on God

2 Cor 1:12 "We can say with confidence and clear conscience that we have lived with a God-given holiness and sincerity in our dealings. We have depended on God's grace, not on our own human wisdom. That is how we have conducted ourselves before the world and especially towards you"

3. Allow the Holy Spirit to develop His fruits in us

Gal 5:22 - love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control

4. Follow the leading of the Holy Spirit

Gal 5:25 "Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit's leading IN EVERY PART OF OUR LIVES"

5. Reject pride, provocation & jealousy 

Gal 5:26 "Do not be conceited, do not provoke one another, do not be jealous of one another"

If we don't pursue holiness, God will discipline us unto holiness! There is another thing which is not found in Buddhism. There is no discipline which leads to good...there is only judgment.

Heb 12:10 "God's discipline is always good for us, so that we might share in His Holiness"