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How Can We Pursue Sanctification in Our Everyday Lives?

Accepting and embracing the process of sanctification is the first step to seeing change in everyday life. It is possible to be saved but stubborn, clinging to sin or overly attached to earthly things and preventing the Holy Spirit from doing the work. Having a submissive heart is important, and remembering that it is God’s right as the Creator and the Savior to make His creations better. “But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand” (Isaiah 64:8). Clay is moldable, shaping itself under the guiding hand of the artist. Believers must have that same shapeable spirit. 

Prayer is also an important aspect of sanctification. If the Spirit convicts a person of a sin, praying for the Lord to help conquer it is the best first step. Some people see fruits of the Spirit in other Christians that they wish to experience more. That is something to take to God in prayer and supplication. 

Living in this life is full of struggles, pains, and transformations. Each step that draws people closer to God is meant to sanctify, preparing believers for eternity in glory. God is perfect, faithful, and uses His Spirit to shape His creation for that eternal purpose. Sanctification is one of the greatest blessings for the Christian.

Sources

Evans, Roderick. The Doctrine of Sanctification Understanding Sanctification and Holiness in the Christian Life. Camden: Kingdom Builders Publishing, 2009.

MacArthur, John. Sanctification: God’s Passion for His People. Wheaton: Crossway, 2020.

Marshall, Walter. Sanctification; or The Highway of Holiness. An Abridgement (in the Author’s Own Words) of The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification. London: James Nisbet & Co., 1884.

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