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  • Dead to the flesh, alive to God

    “Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth: fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: For which things’ sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience.” — Colossians 3:5-6 (KJV)

    Every person born of woman enters this world shaped by the fallen nature of man. The flesh, untouched by the Spirit of God, naturally bears the fruits listed in Colossians 3:5—fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil desires, and covetousness. These are not just isolated sins but symptoms of a deeper condition: life apart from God.

    Paul urges believers to “mortify”—put to death—these earthly desires. Why? Because these are the very things that provoke the wrath of God. This divine wrath is not a random rage but a holy response to sin. It is a reminder that God is just, and He will not leave evil unpunished (Romans 1:18).

    But here is the hope: through Christ, we are no longer slaves to these desires. The Spirit of God dwelling within us empowers us to rise above the natural man and walk in righteousness (Galatians 5:16-17). Until we receive the Spirit of Christ, we are spiritually dead—destined for wrath. But those who belong to Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires (Galatians 5:24).

    The children of God are called to abstain from anything that stirs up the flesh. This is not merely legalism—it is liberation. When we say no to sin, we are saying yes to God’s holiness. We become living testimonies that God hates evil, and that His grace is powerful enough to transform the human heart.

    This lifestyle of consecration brings out the best in God’s people, and glorifies the Father in a dark and disobedient world. Our purity is not just personal—it’s prophetic. It declares that the kingdom of God is at hand and that light is greater than darkness.

    So today, examine your heart. Are there things within you that still belong to the old self? Mortify them. Kill them at the root. Don’t make peace with anything that brings God’s wrath. Instead, let the Spirit of God fill you, lead you, and transform you.

    Prayer

    Heavenly Father, Thank you for your holiness and mercy. I recognize the works of the flesh in me and ask for the strength to mortify them daily. Fill me with Your Spirit so that I may walk in newness of life and be a light in this world. Help me to honor You in thought, word, and deed. Let my life reflect Your purity and truth. I surrender every sinful desire to You. Let Your will be done in me.
    In Jesus’ name, Amen.

    Related Scriptures

    • Romans 8:13 

    • Ephesians 5:6

    • 2 Corinthians 5:17 

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