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For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour;
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1 Thessalonians 4:3-4 • KJVThis verse directly defines sanctification as God's will for believers, emphasizing personal holiness and self-control. It highlights that sanctification involves separating oneself from sin and living in a manner that honors God.