The lie that “holiness” is about deprivation

This is one of the biggest lies of Satan. He used this in the Garden of Eden. He convinced Adam and Eve that God was holding back on them and keeping the forbidden fruit from them because it was so desirable. Holiness is not in its essence about saying “no” to things. It is about saying “yes” to life and to God.

Sure every “yes” includes a “no” or two. But holiness is about being more aware of God’s presence in our lives. It is about finding more satisfaction and fulfillment in our lives. It is about becoming the person God created us to be.