There are few words in Christianity that make people uncomfortable faster than the word holiness.

Some hear legalism.

Others hear perfectionism.

Some think of long lists of rules.

Others think holiness is only for pastors, missionaries, or exceptionally spiritual people.

But when Scripture speaks about holiness, it isn't describing people who think they're better than everyone else.

Holiness simply means...

Belonging completely to God.

Being set apart for His purposes.

Useful in His hands.

Paul writes these words to Timothy while the church is struggling with false teachers, compromise, and confusion. Yet instead of telling Timothy to become cynical or fearful, Paul tells him...

Become a vessel the Master delights to use.