How does hope make us holy?
- On one hand, it draws us to God and on the other, detaches us from pride, power & wealth, and pleasure.
- It makes our prayer efficacious (cf Mark 2:1-12--the paralytic lowered from the roof; Matthew 9:29--the blind man of Jericho; Matthew 15:28--the Cananean woman).
- We honour God when we confide in his wisdom, goodness, power, and faithfulness.
- It is a principle of fruitful activitiy:
- It begets holy desires.
- It increases our energies.
- It infuses courage and endurance.
