Before you get all worked up about this big word of sanctification…it simply means holiness or righteousness…something of which isn’t found in us unless we also have the Holy Spirit dwelling within. For without the Holy Spirit, we wouldn’t be able to, “Be holy as I am holy.” For the Holy Spirit sets us apart and purifies us for God’s service…pushing & urging us to become more like Jesus day by day. But our sanctification has to be a cooperative venture…we must work with the Holy Spirit in order to grow. For just like we were once slaves to sin, we are now slaves to righteousness & holy living which will lead us down the path to sanctification. (Romans 6:19)