# The Fear Of The Lord | Episode 13 | Why Holiness

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Podcast: [Duane Sheriff Ministries - Messages](https://stenobird.com/podcast/duane-sheriff-ministries-messages-799190)
Published: 2026-06-10T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

How holy is God—and why does holiness matter? Many people misunderstand holiness or pursue it for the wrong reasons, trying to earn God’s love, blessings, or acceptance through their own performance. In Episode 13 of "The Fear of the Lord," Duane Sheriff distinguishes between cultural and man-made definitions of holiness and the true holiness of God revealed in Scripture. Because holiness is God’s nature, and because believers have been made righteous and holy through faith in Jesus Christ, we are now called to live lives that reflect His character. This message dismantles performance-based Christianity and replaces it with something far more powerful: a relationship rooted in grace, love, and transformation. Duane explains that we live holy not to gain God’s favor, but because God is holy, because we are holy in Him, and because we genuinely love God and people. When we understand that sin not only offends God but also harms ourselves and others, holiness becomes an expression of love rather than a religious duty. This perspective transforms Christian living from obligation into heartfelt devotion. Click for FREE offer ➡️ https://pastorduane.com/landing/the-fear-of-the-lord

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