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John 17:17

To sanctify is to set apart for God’s holy purpose through divine truth. God’s word is the standard; sanctification is not perfectionism, shame, or forced disclosure.

Memory phrase: Made holy by truth

Talk about it: How does truth make people holy without shaming them?

Prayer: Jesus, help me receive your prayer with truth, hope, and safety.

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