The Sanctified Life addresses Christian sanctification—the process of spiritual growth and character development following conversion. This book emphasizes that sanctification is lifelong progressive work, not instantaneous experience claimed without corresponding life change. White addresses: true versus false sanctification, gradual character transformation through cooperation with divine grace, overcoming besetting sins, developing Christ-like attributes, the role of trial in refinement, distinguishing genuine from counterfeit religious experience, and preparation for translation or death. The book warns against claiming perfection while living in sin and emphasizes that true sanctification produces humility and continual growth. This teaching provides biblical balance between instant justification and progressive sanctification, guarding against both legalism and cheap grace.
All believers seeking to understand sanctification, those claiming instant perfection, Christians struggling with slow spiritual growth, and members understanding the relationship between justification and sanctification.