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Haggai; Zechariah

How Does the Lord Make Us Holy?

portrait of Jesus Christ

Christ’s Image, by Heinrich Hofmann

In Zechariah 3:3–7, Zechariah describes a vision of Joshua the high priest. In the vision, an angel takes away Joshua’s dirty clothes and replaces them with clean clothes. Similarly, if we repent, Jesus Christ can take away our sins. We are forgiven and can become more holy.

What can you learn about the nature of holiness from these scriptures about clothing?

White Clothing as a Symbol of Purity

• Daniel 7:9

• Revelation 3:5; 7:9

• Alma 5:27

Robes of Righteousness

• Isaiah 61:10

• 2 Nephi 4:33; 9:14

Zion to Put on Beautiful Garments

• Isaiah 52:1

• Doctrine and Covenants 82:14

Garments Made Clean

• 2 Corinthians 7:1

• Alma 5:21; 7:25

• Ether 12:37

“The scriptures teach us that among other things, we can be sanctified or become more holy when we exercise faith in Christ, demonstrate our obedience, repent, sacrifice for Him, receive sacred ordinances, and keep our covenants with Him. Qualifying for the gift of holiness requires humility, meekness, and patience.”

President Henry B. Eyring, Second Counselor in the First Presidency, “Holiness and the Plan of Happiness,” Liahona, Nov. 2019, 100–101.

Discussion

In what ways has Jesus Christ made you more holy? What can you do to receive His gift of holiness?