Sanctification is a process whereby fallen man is enabled to become pure, holy, and eventually free from sin. The scriptures indicate that the Holy Ghost is the factor in producing this vital change (see 2 Nephi 31:17, Alma 13:11–12, 3 Nephi 27:20, Moroni 6:4). Thus the Spirit can be called a sanctifier or cleanser.How much the Spirit cleanses or purifies depends on the obedience of the person. According to Helaman 3:35, to receive the sanctifying power of the Spirit a person should fast and pray often, strengthen his humility, increase the firmness of his faith in Christ, and yield his heart to God.
