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How can Christians truly mortify the deeds of the body?

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Christians mortify the deeds of the body by trusting in the Holy Spirit to lead them away from sin.

To mortify the deeds of the body, Christians must understand that it is not through their own strength or self-effort, but rather by relying on the Holy Spirit. Paul teaches in Galatians 5:17 that the flesh lusts against the Spirit. This indicates an internal struggle where the Spirit of God empowers believers to resist sin and live righteously. Mortification occurs when we turn our gaze away from our old nature and fix it upon Christ, trusting Him to lead us in righteousness. Acknowledging our wretchedness while relying on the Spirit ensures that we do not fall into the trap of self-righteousness or despair (Romans 8:13).
Scripture References: Romans 8:13, Galatians 5:17

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O Wretched Man
Clay Curtis · Feb 15, 2009
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