The Picture of Being Holy

Definition of holy

Set apart for God, sacred, dedicated to God

15 but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct,

16 since it is written, "You shall be holy, for I am holy." - 1 Peter 1:15-16

And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure. - 1 John 3:3

Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God. - 2 Corinthians 7:1

For God has not called us for impurity, but in holiness. - 1 Thessalonians 4:7

Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. - Hebrews 12:14

Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. - James 3:13

Definition of pure

Spotless

He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false and does not swear deceitfully.  - Psalm 24:4

Even a child makes himself known by his acts, by whether his conduct is pure and upright.  - Proverbs 20:11

The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. - 1 Timothy 1:5

But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. - James 3:17

Jesus set this example.
He was holy and sinless.
We strive for this, we long for this, but in this body we can not attain it.
Some day we will be glorified by His promise.
We will be completed by His blood.
Until then, we have the gift of repentance bestowed on us by way of the prompting of the Holy Spirit.
Will you repent? 
Forgive us Lord according to Your great mercy!!!