Introduction

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Numbers 16:23 1 THESSALONIANS 4:1-8Text with an outline.

• Level 1 The means of sanctification:

Obedience & self denial…Romans 6:19-22

• Level 2 Obstacles to sanctification:  Rebellion…..Gal. 1:6-7Satanic temptations:   1 Peter 5:8-9

Yielding  to sinful desires…Mark 4:18-19

• Level 2 Sanctified speech:…Proverbs 10:11 & 13:5

Able to discern between right & wrong..1 Thess 5:21-23

• Level 3

Must discern truth, Ecclesiastes 5:1 Put away carnal things 1 Corinthians 13:11