If by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all those led by God’s Spirit are God’s sons. —Romans 8:13–14
Just because you’ve surrendered a sin struggle to the Lord doesn’t mean it will automatically fade away. As long as you live this side of heaven, sin will wage war, trying to reclaim territory in your heart.
This doesn’t mean your surrender was incomplete or you didn’t do it the “right way.” Let your struggle remind you to draw closer to Christ and find help in the perfect Savior who overcame sin.
The battleground for surrender is your heart, your mind, and your actions. In Romans 8, Paul wrote that we should “put to death the deeds of the body.”
“Put to death” is a strong term, violent even. It reflects the seriousness of the struggle. This may look like identifying areas of weakness–– certain environments, people, or digital content–– and setting boundaries. It may mean replacing the habits you’re putting to death with Christ- centered ones. As you keep fighting, the Lord will equip you. Don’t forget: He’s already won.
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“How Do I Leave My Sin at the Foot of the Cross?” (Katie Laitkep, ReviveOurHearts.com/blog)
Scripture taken from The CSB
Make it Personal
What does it practically look like to put sin to death in your daily life?