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The
Sanctified
Sometimes
the word "Sanctification" means that which is
set apart, consecrated. In this meaning the vessels in the
Temple were holy. But there is a higher sense. It means a
state of perfect holiness. Christ perfects them that are
sanctified. Holiness means inward likeness to God. Holy
living means that the outward life is in full harmony with
the will of God. It means very much to be holy as God is
holy and to live in harmony with the Divine mind. It can
be done, but it is not every one who professes holiness
that is doing it. We ought to live in this way for Jesus'
sake. He is happiest when we are holiest. He is glorified
when we do all things to His glory. In those who live holy
lives is His ideal realized. We should not seek holiness
that we might be happy, but because it is God's will.
Doing the will of God should be our meat and drink. We
cannot do God's will except we be holy, therefore seek
holiness and holy living. Be careful, oh, be careful about
being holy in the little things of life. If people live
holy at all it is in the greater things. If they come
short of living holy in the little things of everyday home
life, they have missed true holy living.
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