Sanctification is like cleaning out a hoarder’s house. At the moment of faith, we’re made new in Christ—completely saved, sealed, and secure. But practically, our minds are often packed with years of mental clutter: lies, fear, guilt, bad theology, and survival tactics that no longer serve us. Like old junk, that stuff has to go. God doesn’t just clean house—He renovates it. His Spirit works through His Word to tear down strongholds and build a new way of thinking. This isn’t about earning His favor—we already have that in Christ (Rom 5:1). It’s about experiencing the freedom, clarity, and peace He wants for us, and being able to help others do the same.