On another occasion I spoke in reference to genuine sanctification, which is nothing less than a daily dying to self and daily conformity to the will of God. While in Oregon I was shown that some of the young churches of the New England Conference were in danger through the blighting influence of what is called sanctification. Some would become deceived by this doctrine, while others, knowing its deceptive influence, would realize their danger and turn from it. Paul’s sanctification was a constant conflict with self. Said he: “I die daily.” His will and his desires every day conflicted with duty and the will of God. Instead of following inclination, he did the will of God, however unpleasant and crucifying to his nature. {4T 299.2}

Ved en anden anledning talte jeg om ægte helligelse, som er intet mindre end daglig selvfornægtelse og daglig tilslutning til Guds vilje. Da jeg var i Oregon, fik jeg vist at nogle af de nye menigheder i New England Konferensen var i fare for den fordærvende indflydelse, der kaldes "helligelse". Nogle blev bedraget på dette lærdomspunkt, medens andre, som kender dens bedrageriske indflydelse, indser deres fare og vender sig fra den. Paulus' helligelse var en konstant kamp med selvet. Han sagde: »Jeg dør daglig.« Hans vilje og hans ønsker hver dag, konfliktede med Guds opgave og vilje. I stedet for at følge tilbøjeligheden, gjorde han Guds vilje, uanset hvor ubehagelig og korsbærende den var for hans natur.