The origins of our English word “holy” help us discover what true holiness means. Our word “holy” is derived from Germanic roots meaning “whole,” “healthy” or “complete.” Too often we forget this and think becoming The origins of our English word “holy” help us discover what true holiness means. Our word “holy” is derived from Germanic roots meaning “whole,” “healthy” or “complete.” Too often we forget this and think becoming holy means adding onto our lives holy things — additional prayers, devotions, etc. These things can help us, but if we “slap them on” from the outside, they’ll never make us whole or complete.
Holiness is an INSIDE job!