Mortification

Part of what we do here each Lord’s Day concerns the mortification of sins. This is the process by which we put to death the deeds of the flesh and live more and more unto righteousness.

         In order to do this, we must realize that we are in a mortal battle. Christ Jesus has freely given us life. He has made us alive by His Spirit. Having been made alive, we are awakened to do God’s will.

         The flesh still wars with us but will not have the mastery over us. We put to death the deeds of the flesh by confessing sins, repenting of them and living by the strength of God’s Spirit.

         Every Christian ought to have something to confess and repent of every Lord’s Day. But maybe you are diligent and did so last night, or this morning. Perhaps you have already confessed any known sins and turned away from them? Amen. Now would be a good time to thank God for convicting you of such sins. Ask Him to make you soft-hearted so that you always quickly turn from sins. This is putting to death the deeds of flesh. This is the mortification of sin. Thank God for His kindness and mercy to work this grace in us.