9 Bible Verses about Desires For Holiness

"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

His heart was courageous in the ways of the LORD. And furthermore, he took the high places and the Asherim out of Judah.

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.

Who shall ascend the hill of the LORD? And who shall stand in his holy place? 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.

Truly God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.

Let not your heart turn aside to her ways; do not stray into her paths,

If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.

So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,