Psalm 24:3-4
3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place? 4 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.
What this passage establishes
Approaching God requires clean hands, a pure heart, and freedom from idols and deceit.
Why it matters in the argument
Holiness is God’s character shaping a redeemed people. It includes the heart, body, desires, relationships, worship, and visible conduct.
Apostolic connection
Apostolic holiness is Spirit-empowered consecration, not a way to earn salvation or a list detached from love, justice, mercy, and inward purity.
Common misunderstanding
Rejecting legalism does not mean rejecting holiness. The New Testament repeatedly commands a transformed life because believers belong to God.
How to use it in conversation
Begin with God’s call, move to inward transformation and the body as God’s temple, then address concrete practice.