In this powerful sermon, Dr. Michael Youssef explores the value of being different from the world and how embracing godly holiness sets us apart. He encourages believers to stand firm in the faith, resist conforming to sinful norms, and imitate God's holy and righteous nature.

Key Themes Explored:

• The challenge of conformity and peer pressure in today’s culture.
• The importance of being “wholly different” as a reflection of God’s holiness.
• The world’s resistance to godly holiness and the demand for a God who approves sin.
• The transformative power of encountering God's holiness.
• The call to a life of repentance and sanctification as true disciples of Christ.
• Courage to be different, even when it leads to rejection or opposition.

Key Points Expanded:

1. Embracing God’s Holiness Means Being Different:
   Dr. Youssef emphasizes that being different is not just a matter of standing out but is rooted in God’s nature. He explains that God’s holiness is the essence of His being—distinct from human goodness and separate from sin. Believers are called to imitate this divine holiness by living lives set apart from the immorality and godlessness of the world.
2. The World’s Rejection of God’s Holiness:
   The sermon addresses how society often rejects and resents God's holiness because it exposes sin and calls for repentance. People prefer a God who aligns with their desires rather than one who condemns sin. However, Dr. Youssef highlights that true freedom and transformation come only through repentance and submission to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
3. The Power of Encountering God’s Holiness:
   Using the story of Isaiah's encounter with God in Isaiah 6, Dr. Youssef illustrates how experiencing God's holiness brings deep humility and a recognition of our sinfulness. He explains that this brokenness before God is essential for spiritual growth and empowerment, leading us to live differently, reflecting the holiness of our Creator.

Grow in Your Walk With Christ:

To continue growing in your walk with Christ, watch the next sermon in this series, where Dr. Youssef dives deeper into the power of obedience and the blessings of living a life wholly set apart for God.