Holier Than Thou: How God’s Holiness Helps Us Trust Him

Holier Than Thou explores the holiness of God not as a distant or intimidating doctrine, but as good news. Jackie Hill Perry argues that many struggles with trusting God begin with misunderstanding who He is. By tracing the theme of holiness through Scripture, she presents God as entirely unlike us—pure, faithful, just and incapable of evil.

The book connects doctrine with everyday discipleship. Perry shows how a clearer vision of God’s character reshapes worship, exposes misplaced assumptions and gives believers confidence when circumstances are difficult or His purposes are not immediately understood.

Its strength lies in making a substantial theological subject accessible without reducing its seriousness. Readers should nevertheless examine the biblical passages in context and allow Scripture itself to remain the final authority.

Recommended for: readers seeking to understand God’s character, strengthen their trust in Him and develop a deeper theology of holiness.

Reading approach: read slowly with a Bible open, note each attribute of God presented and consider how a clearer understanding of His holiness affects trust, worship and obedience.