The greatest obstacle to the effective advancement of the Kingdom of God is often the very people who are seeking to advance it. Because the church does not take holiness seriously, our lives themselves often call us liars in the eyes of unbelievers. The nature of our lives frames our testimony, for good or ill. The absolute holiness of Jesus was crucial to His being able to fulfill His work, and holiness is also crucial in order for us to be able to fulfill the calling that God has placed on our lives-