Evan Wells

The Call to Holiness: Living a Saintly Life in the Modern World (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

The call to holiness is not merely a theological concept, nor an abstract ideal reserved for a select few. It is a fundamental aspect of the Christian life, grounded in Scripture, echoed by the Church Fathers, and upheld as a central teaching in Catholic doctrine. Holiness is not something distant or unattainable; it is the very purpose of human life, the fulfillment of God's will for each person. From the earliest writings of the New Testament to the teachings of the Church Fathers, and through the wisdom of Vatican II, holiness has been recognized as the universal call of every Christian.

The foundation of the call to holiness can be traced directly to the words of Jesus in the Gospels. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus says, "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect" (Matthew 5:48). This verse is often seen as the biblical command to holiness, challenging every believer to aspire to the highest moral and spiritual ideals. Jesus' command is not one of unattainable perfection but a call to imitate God's nature, which is fundamentally holy. In this sense, holiness is about being set apartliving according to the divine will and responding to God's love in the world.

Saint Peter echoes this sentiment in his first epistle: "But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: 'Be holy, because I am holy'" (1 Peter 1:15-16). This quote is a reference to Leviticus 11:44, where God commands Israel to be holy because He is holy. The Church teaches that this holiness is not merely about moral purity, but about being dedicated to God and His purposes. Holiness, as described in the Scriptures, is a call to live in a way that reflects the divine nature, a call that is universal and applies to all Christians, regardless of their vocation.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Historia Magna
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Februar 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798227404909
• Artikelnr.: 73420555