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Sanctification Quote by Mildred Bangs Wynkoop

“In this sense, then, sanctification is primarily the process of redemption. It is process precisely because it is moral and personal and not simply legal. But in the process lie crisis points without which moral degenerates into a nonmoral naturalism.” quote by Mildred Bangs Wynkoop
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““In this sense, then, sanctification is primarily the process of redemption. It is process precisely because it is moral and personal and not simply legal. But in the process lie crisis points without which moral degenerates into a nonmoral naturalism.””

Mildred Bangs Wynkoop

About This Quote

Source Book: Systematic Theology, 1955

Sanctification is a moral, personal redemption process, not merely legal, and it contains crises that prevent moral decline into nonmoral naturalism.

In simple terms: Redemption is moral, personal, and crisis‑driven.

Key Takeaway

Embrace moral crises as growth opportunities.

Themes

theity redemption crisis spiritual growth

Mood

reflective serious

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • pastoral counseling
  • spiritual formation
  • ethical decision making

Key Concepts

Theology personal transformation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do personal crises shape your moral character?
  • Can redemption be fully captured by law alone?
A Different Perspective

Legalistic views may overlook personal moral development.

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