What does the Bible say about mortifying the flesh?
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The Bible instructs believers to mortify their earthly members, which includes sinful desires, as seen in Colossians 3:5.
In Colossians 3:5, the Apostle Paul exhorts believers to 'mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth.' This command encompasses the idea of intentionally putting to death the sinful desires and habits that originate from our old nature. The act of mortification is not merely about abstaining from sinful acts but involves a profound acknowledgment of our identity in Christ—being dead to sin and alive to God. Paul reinforces this by indicating that those in Christ are dead to the world and are called to set their affections on things above, where Christ reigns.
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