Lev 19:2 | MHM | STEP | v. 2 : God calls Israel to be holy because He is holy ( v. 2 ). Being holy means being set apart for God and living in a way that honors Him. In the New Testament, Christians are also told to be holy because Jesus is holy (1 Peter 1:15, 16 ).

‏ Leviticus 19:2

v. 2: God calls Israel to be holy because He is holy (v. 2 ^a). Being holy means being set apart for God and living in a way that honors Him. In the New Testament, Christians are also told to be holy because Jesus is holy (1 Peter 1:15, 16 ^b).