Make Room: Holiness

In Week 3 of our Make Room series, we leaned into one of the most challenging and necessary truths of the Christian faith: holiness. Holiness is not about being a “good person” or following religious rules—it’s about being set apart for God.

We began with Leviticus 20:26, where God declares that His people are called to be holy because He is holy. Holiness flows from God’s nature, not our effort. It’s an invitation to live aligned with His character and authority.

We explored the sobering story of Nadab and Abihu in Leviticus 10, who offered “strange fire” before the Lord—approaching God on their own terms rather than His. Their story reminds us that God’s holiness is not casual, negotiable, or replaceable. Worship, obedience, and devotion must be offered God’s way, not ours.

A major focus of the message was this truth: there is a difference between our good and God’s good. Scripture shows us that what looks good to us can still lead us away from God. From Eve in Genesis 3 to Jesus’ warning in Matthew 7, we’re reminded that sincerity, activity, and morality cannot substitute for submission and obedience. Holiness is not self-defined goodness—it is God-defined devotion.

We also talked about holiness in real life—in our relationships, our actions, and our daily choices. Being raised in church does not mean we are living as the church. Comfortable Christianity is not biblical Christianity. And there is no substitute for the authentic fire of God in our lives.

Finally, we were reminded that holiness is not about condemnation—it’s about belonging. God calls His people a holy nation, set apart to reflect His goodness and draw others out of darkness and into His light. When we make room through holiness, we create space for God’s presence, power, and purpose to dwell deeply in us.

The question we’re left with is simple but serious: Are we making room for God—or settling for our own version of good?