Killing Sinful Desires


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Colossians 3:5
(Tyndale Bible)
Mortifie therfore youre membres
which are on the erth fornicacio vnclennes vnnaturall
lust evyll cocupiscece and coveteousnes which is worshippynge of ydols:

translation:

Mortify (put to death) therefore your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, unnatural lust, evil concupiscence (covetousness), and covetousness which is worshiping of idols:

summary:

Because their identity is now in Christ, Christians must “put to death” every earthly desire—sexual sin, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed—which is idolatry. They are to lay aside anger, rage, malice, slander, filthy language, and lies. Old labels—Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free—no longer define them; “Christ is all and in all”.

Colossians 3: 11
(Berean Standard Bible)
Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised,
barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all.

Killing Sinful Desires:

• The call is active and decisive: “Put to death.”
• Two sin lists:
– Sexual sins (v. 5): immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, greed.

Key Words and Their Meaning

• “Put to death” (nekroō): treat as a corpse—no negotiation with sin.

Practical Application Today
• Identity drives behavior: remember who you are in Christ before tackling what you must do.
• Defeating old habits requires ruthless action—cut off the supply lines to sin (unfiltered media, toxic relationships, secret attitudes).
• Replace, don’t just erase: virtues grow where vices once lived.
• Let peace, Scripture, and thankful worship shape family life—marriage, parenting, and work relationships flourish when Christ is honored as the unseen Boss.
• In workplaces, believers serve the Lord first, offering excellence even when supervisors are absent or unfair.

Christ is all, and in all, and Colossians 3 shows what life looks like when that truth moves from creed to daily clothing.

Practical Applications:
Daily Devotion
Begin each day by setting your mind on things above through prayer and Scripture reading.

Self-Examination
Regularly assess your life for any behaviors or attitudes that need to be put to death.

Cultivate Virtues
Intentionally practice compassion, kindness, and patience in your interactions with others.

Seek Unity
Strive for peace and unity within your family, church, and community, reflecting the peace of Christ.

Worship and Gratitude
Incorporate worship and thankfulness into your daily routine, acknowledging God’s presence and blessings.

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