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Holiness continues to be relevant to our lives, especially in the [[:Category:New Covenant|New Covenant]], wherein Christians are indwelt by the Holy Spirit.
 
Holiness continues to be relevant to our lives, especially in the [[:Category:New Covenant|New Covenant]], wherein Christians are indwelt by the Holy Spirit.
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This principle has direct relevance to an understanding of the following topics:
 
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Exodus 3

Law Analysis overview


5 He said, “Don’t come close. Take off your sandals, for the place you are standing on is holy ground.” Exodus 3:5WEB

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The Command/Principle

This passage contains a negative command, with immediate application, directed toward Moses: "Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from off thy feet".

The command is explained by offering the following principle: "for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground."

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This command is part of the Principles and Definitions, aiding in our understanding of Holiness.

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The immediate command, "put off thy shoes", is implicitly understood to have been fulfilled by Moses immediately. Moses demonstrates a fear of the Lord in verse 6, "Moses hid his face; for he was afraid to look upon God"; we have no reason to believe he didn't obey by taking off his shoes.

Holiness continues to be relevant to our lives, especially in the New Covenant, wherein Christians are indwelt by the Holy Spirit.

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This principle has direct relevance to an understanding of the following topics:

Notes on Interpretation/Application