Joel Scandrett–a friend from Wheaton and Gordon-Conwell days–has written an excellent article on holiness in the most recent issue of Christianity Today. Check it out. Here’s the concluding paragraph:

"Be holy, because I am holy," says our Lord. Holiness is not primarily about moral purity. It’s primarily about union with God in Christ and sharing in Christ’s holiness. It’s secondarily about life in grateful service to God and others. Only a biblical, Christ-centered holiness will safeguard evangelicals from the trap of moralism and help us recover our spiritual footing in today’s world.