“Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: for which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience.” Col. 3:5, 6.
17. When purged from these sins, in what condition is a man, and for what is he prepared?
“If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, and meet for the Master's use, and prepared unto every good work.” 2 Tim. 2:21.
Note.—“Sanctification is the term used to describe the work of God the Holy Ghost upon the character of those who are justified. We are justified in order that we may be sanctified, and we are sanctified in order that we may be glorified. ‘Whom He justified, them He also glorified.' Rom. 8:30. The grace of God is given to make us holy, and so to fit us for God's presence in eternity; for 'without holiness no man shall see the Lord.’ Heb. 12:14.”—“The Catholic Religion” (Episcopal), by Rev. Vernon Staley, page 327.
Importance Of Sound Doctrine
Ezra Reading The Law. "Prove all things; hold fast that which is good." 1 Thess. 5:21.
1. Does it matter what one believes, so long as he is sincere?