During the time of Haggai, the priests told the people that they could not be made holy by association, yet they could be made unclean by association. This is still true now. A person cannot be made holy by knowing a righteous person, being inside a building, or abiding by a ritual. One can only be made holy by coming to Jesus all on one's own. However, anyone can be made unclean by associating with evil things and people. God will smite us to awaken us and bring us to the only place of blessing, which is obedience.

HAGGAI 2:10-14

MATTHEW 25:6-9

HAGGAI 2:13-14

HAGGAI 2:15-17

2 CHRONICLES 33:10-13

HAGGAI 2:18-19