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Confidence
Belief overview
Ethical life and separation from harmful practices
The tradition historically emphasizes moral discipline and distance from practices considered destructive.
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Supportive
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Neutral
What it is: Holy life includes ethical care with body, relations, language, habits, and customs.
How the tradition understands it: Historically, the Nazarene tradition encouraged abstinence from practices considered harmful, vices, exploitation, and behaviors incompatible with Christian discipleship.
Basis and context: This emphasis is related to the holiness movement, ecclesial discipline, and pastoral formation of communities.
Debates and variations: Concrete applications change over time, and there is debate about how to translate ethical holiness in very diverse societies.
Documentary evidence
Supportive
James 2:14-17
Faith without works is dead.
Reference: James 2:14-17.
Content: The text insists that faith must express itself in concrete practice.
Use in debate: Important for practical holiness and service.
Romans 12:1-2
Transformed life and non-conformity with destructive patterns.
Reference: Romans 12:1-2.
Content: Paul calls to a renewed life and non-conformity with the present age.
Use in debate: Important for practical holiness and Christian ethics.
Wesley's General Rules
The General Rules shaped the ethos of practical holiness in the Wesleyan world.
Reference: John Wesley, General Rules.
Content: The rules summarize avoiding evil, doing good, and attending God's ordinances.
Use in debate: Help understand moral discipline and practical holiness.