It does not mean a life of legalism, of following a set of rigid rules. Such legalism has crept into some denominations and obtained a tenacious grip on the life of the church. We are called to be governed by the power of the Holy Spirit, not by a man-made code which bypasses Scripture. I'd like to make two points about holiness. Us Apart from the World God wants the church to be a fresh and new society within the larger secular society.
Holy living contrasts with unholy living.
The light shines brightest in a dark environment. We live in disintegrating days. Our nation is on an immoral slide greased by an amoral media and entertainment industry. Evil changes are escalating with boldness. Secular society exhibits little shame as it engages in sinful behavior.