What Makes Us Worthy In God’s Eyes? by ‘Brother Bill’
Jesus directly challenged the mindset of spiritual superiority that characterized many of the Pharisees.
For example, in Luke 18:9–14, Jesus tells of the Pharisee and the tax collector. The Pharisee trusted in his own righteousness, while the tax collector cried out for mercy — and Jesus said the humble man went home justified.
So what does Jesus say is “good enough”?
Not heritage.
Not education.
Not religious performance.
Not comparison.
He points to humility, repentance, obedience, and true holiness.
Below are complete NKJV verses that speak directly about holiness, being sanctified (set apart), and living in the world without becoming like it.
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Holiness — What God Calls “Good”1 Peter 1:15–16 (NKJV)
But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.”
Holiness is not superiority — it is reflecting God’s character.
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Sanctified — Set Apart by TruthJohn 17:14–17 (NKJV)
I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.
I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one.
They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.
Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.
Jesus says we are in the world — but not of it.
Set apart by truth, not pride.
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What God RequiresMicah 6:8 (NKJV)
He has shown you, O man, what is good;
And what does the Lord require of you
But to do justly,
To love mercy,
And to walk humbly with your God?
Notice:
Not compete.
Not condemn.
Not compare.
Walk humbly.
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Sanctified Through ChristHebrews 10:10 (NKJV)
By that will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
We are made holy by Christ’s sacrifice — not by outperforming others.
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True Separation from the World’s SpiritRomans 12:2 (NKJV)
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Transformation — not comparison.
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Pure ReligionJames 1:27 (NKJV)
Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.
Holiness shows up as compassion and integrity.
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What Is “Good Enough” According to Jesus?
• A humble heart (Luke 18)
• Obedience flowing from love
• Set apart by truth
• In the world, but not shaped by its pride
• Mercy over judgment
• Transformation over competition
The Pharisees compared and condemned.
Jesus calls us to be sanctified, not superior.
Sooo we are called to be special but none superior because it all Jesus Christ. Sooo all we get to do is be in this world but not of the world serving God through Jesus Christ by serving man. Ephesians 2:10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.
Blessed journey with Jesus Christ. brother bill/dad
About the Author
Mychal Massie
Mychal S. Massie is an ordained minister who spent 13 years in full-time Christian Ministry. Today he serves as founder and Chairman of the Racial Policy Center (RPC), a think tank he officially founded in September 2015. RPC advocates for a colorblind society. He was founder and president of the non-profit “In His Name Ministries.” He is the former National Chairman of a conservative Capitol Hill think tank; and a former member of the think tank National Center for Public Policy Research. Read entire bio here