{1 Thessalonians 4:3} For this is the will of God: your sanctification. -- RLIV.
God's will, God's purpose, for the new creature is that of sanctification. The Greek for for sanctification signifies a setting apart, or it can mean being purified. In the context, Paul is speaking of fornication, of the possessing the present vessel so as not be given into desires, and of defrauding a brother. If we belong to Christ as new creatures, our goal toward perfection of love for God will be reflected in the actions of a our flesh as that love becomes closer to being perfected. We should remember that our setting ourselves apart to serve the Heavenly Father and His Son is not the end of the matter, for God's work in sanctifying us continues until we reach the perfection of both faith and love.
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