Tempted with lust? Consider yourself dead to it with this: “I put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh to fulfill its lusts” (Rom. 13:14).
Struggling with addiction? Kill its power with this: I will not “be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good” (Rom 12:21).
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Taunted by guilt or shame? Silence it with this: “I overcome the accuser by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of my testimony” (Rev. 12:11).
Remember, in Christ, you are already crucified to sin and all its effects. That’s a done deal! Now you must consistently think about, speak about and see yourself accordingly.
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This doesn’t mean you’ll live perfectly. But when you believe these truths in your mind and confess them with your mouth, your actions will begin to catch up so that you’ll truly live crucified.
