The Violence of Holiness in a Compromised Generation Why Holiness Still Matters Today In a world where compromise is celebrated and sin is rebranded as “freedom,” the call to holiness sounds outdated to many. Yet the Bible declares: “Be ye holy; for I am holy.” — 1 Peter 1:16 Holiness isn’t optional for believers—it’s the heartbeat of revival. Without it, revival fire burns out into shallow experiences. With it, the church becomes a vessel God can truly use. What Does “The Violence of Holiness” Mean? When Scripture says “the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force” (Matthew 11:12), it isn’t talking about physical violence—it’s about spiritual intensity. Holiness is violent because it refuses to bow to culture. It tears down idols, silences compromise, and separates light from darkness. To live holy in this generation is to resist a world system that wants you diluted, distracted, and defeated. The Cost of a Compromised Church When the church los...