God in his holiness desires a holy people amongst whom he can dwell, and who can effectively worship, witness to and serve him as they prepare for a future with God and to be like God.

Leviticus 19:2

The goal of holiness is to be like God

Matthew 5:48

See also

Romans 8:29
Hebrews 12:10
1 Peter 1:15-16
1 John 3:2-3
Deuteronomy 23:14

God dwells with holy people

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God dwelt with the people of Israel

Exodus 29:42-46
Numbers 5:1-3
1 Kings 9:3
Ezekiel 37:26-28
Zechariah 2:10-12
Ephesians 2:19-22

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God dwells with Christians

1 Corinthians 3:16-17
Hebrews 10:19-22

Holiness is required for acceptable worship

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Leviticus 22:17-22
2 Chronicles 29:15-31
Isaiah 56:6-7
Matthew 15:7-9
Isaiah 29:13
Romans 12:1

pp Mk 7:6

1 Peter 2:9-12

Holiness is needed for effective witness

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Ezekiel 20:41; 36:20; 39:7
1 Peter 3:1-2
Hebrews 9:13-14

Holiness is needed for godly service

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Exodus 28:41
Leviticus 21:6-8
2 Chronicles 35:3
Zephaniah 3:9
Luke 1:74-75
2 Timothy 2:20-21
Titus 2:14
Hebrews 12:14

Holiness leads to a future hope

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Holy people will see God

Matthew 5:8
1 Thessalonians 3:13
2 Thessalonians 1:10
Romans 6:22

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Holy people will receive eternal life

2 Peter 3:11
Colossians 1:12

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Holy people will inherit the kingdom

Daniel 7:18,22,27
Ephesians 1:18
Revelation 20:6
1 Corinthians 6:2

Holy people will judge the world

Ephesians 5:25-27
Revelation 21:2-3

Believers' ultimate destiny is to share God's holiness for ever

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7924 fellowship in service
8154 righteousness
8206 Christlikeness
8265 godliness
8475 self-denial
8495 witnessing
8622 worship
9160 new heavens & new earth
9410 heaven
9610 hope