Sister Carol F. McConkie – First Counselor in the Young Women General Presidency has outlined what Heavenly Father requires of us as we strive to emulate him. God has instructed his children to: “Sanctify yourselves that ye shall be holy; for I am holy…” (Leviticus 11:44) Therefore in order for us to dwell with Him, we need to work towards “becoming holy”. So what is Holiness?
Holiness is in the striving and the struggle to keep the commandments and to honor the covenants we have made with God.
Holiness is making the choices that will keep the Holy Ghost as our guide. (See Doctrine and Covenants 45:57)
Holiness is setting aside our natural tendencies and becoming “a saint through the atonement of Christ the Lord.” (Mosiah 3:19)
Whilst this quest for holiness may seem almost impossible, “our hope for holiness is centered in Christ, in His mercy and His grace”
For the full text: The Beauty of Holiness – Carol F. McConkie
What blessings have you received in your individual quest to become holy? How has keeping covenants blessed your life? How has the Holy Ghost guided you? We would love to hear of your experiences.