(Eph 1:4) “According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:” This is referring to our position as saved, not the practical living side of our salvation. Yes, we are to bring the old nature under the control of the new, becoming more holy (separated), loving and being loved by Him. But, as a saved person, through the death and resurrection of my Lord, in Him I am made “holy” (separated as a Child of God) and “without blame” which is “justification”: just as if I never sinned before the Throne of the Righteous Judge of the earth!