The Holiness Framework: More Than “Sin Management”

In The Holiness Framework, Pastor Jason Mayfield challenges a common misconception in the church: the idea that holiness is just about managing sin. Too often, believers reduce holiness to a checklist of do’s and don’ts—don’t drink, don’t smoke, don’t mess up, and if you do… well, good luck. But is that really what holiness is? Or is there something deeper?

Holiness Is Not Just About “Living Right”

Many well-meaning believers think of holiness as just “living right.” And while that’s not entirely wrong, it’s an incomplete understanding. Pastor Mayfield makes it clear that holiness is not just about avoiding sin—it’s about being set apart for God. If all we had was a list of rules, then Jesus’ sacrifice would be nothing more than a clean slate that we have to maintain through sheer willpower. But that’s not the gospel.

Instead, Pastor Mayfield introduces The Holiness Framework, which is built on three essential components:

1. Righteousness: The Foundation of Holiness

Holiness begins with righteousness, and here’s the good news—it’s not something you can earn. Righteousness is the work of Jesus Christ alone (Romans 3:21-26). God’s standard isn’t “better than most”—it’s absolute perfection. And since no one can meet that standard, Jesus did it for us. His perfect righteousness is credited to us through faith (2 Corinthians 5:21).

Pastor Mayfield makes it clear: you don’t become righteous by what you do—you are made righteous by what Jesus did.

2. Sanctification: The Process of Transformation

Where righteousness is about status, sanctification is about transformation. It’s the process of going from sinful living to godly living (Hebrews 10:14). But here’s where many Christians get stuck—they think sanctification is their job.

Wrong.

Just like righteousness, sanctification is the work of Jesus. If you’re trying to “fix yourself,” you’re going to stay frustrated. Pastor Mayfield emphasizes that real change happens when you rely on Christ instead of trying to force yourself to be better.

You don’t transform yourself—Jesus does that in you.

3. Consecration: The Call to Be Set Apart

Consecration is where things get interesting. Unlike righteousness and sanctification, which deal with sin, consecration is not about sin—it’s about separation. There are things that may not be sinful, but they simply aren’t suitable for those who are set apart for God (2 Samuel 6).

It’s not about asking, “Is this a sin?” It’s about asking, “Is this for me?”

The world can do things that you cannot do—not because it’s sinful, but because you’re called to be different. Holiness means looking distinct from the world, not blending in.

Holiness Brings Freedom, Not Bondage

The beauty of The Holiness Framework is that it’s not about legalism—it’s about freedom. Holiness isn’t restrictive; it’s empowering. When you understand righteousness, sanctification, and consecration, you stop striving to “get it right” and start walking in the freedom Jesus already purchased for you.

Pastor Mayfield challenges believers to step into a biblical understanding of holiness—one that doesn’t just focus on sin management but instead embraces a life fully set apart for God.

This is not a call to rules and regulations. This is not about fear-based Christianity.

This is about walking in real holiness, real transformation, and real power.

Are you ready for that?