As a pattern of life, holiness is a life that is ____ to Christ and ____ from the world, and does not ____.

• A. Devoted; Aligned; Commit Sin
• B. Consecrated; Integrated; Avoid Sin
• C. Faithful; Connected; Sin
• D. Dedicated; Separated; Practice Sin

Answer: (D)

Holiness as a pattern of life means being set apart for Christ, distinct from the values and ways of the world, and living in a way that avoids habitual sin. The best fit expresses that commitment clearly: being dedicated to Christ shows a loyal, ongoing devotion; being separated from the world reflects a deliberate distinction in lifestyle and choices; and not practicing sin emphasizes that holiness involves a continuous posture away from sin as a habit, not just occasional error. This aligns with the biblical idea that those who belong to God live a life characterized by obedience and separation from sinful patterns, rather than blending in with worldly behavior.

The other options miss one or more of these elements: they either soften the sense of separation from the world, swap a verb for a noun, or imply avoidance rather than a persistent pattern of living for Christ.