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How can believers mortify the flesh according to the Bible?

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Believers mortify the flesh by looking to the cross and relying on the Holy Spirit's power (Romans 8:13).

The process of mortifying the flesh is integral to the Christian walk, and Scripture teaches that it is achieved through faith in Christ's work on the cross. In Romans 8:13, Paul states, 'If you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.' This emphasizes the crucial role of the Holy Spirit in empowering believers to resist the temptations of the flesh. Mortification is not simply about self-denial or willpower; it requires a daily acknowledgment of Christ’s sacrifice and the grace that enables believers to turn away from sin. Therefore, the act of looking to the cross is central to this process, as it is where our old nature was judged and our new life in the Spirit began.
Scripture References: Romans 8:13

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