When does Paul say to mortify the actions of the body by the Spirit? (Romans 8:13), I understand you mean that we have to use the only weapon of the armor of the Spirit that is used to kill. Namely, the sword, which is the Word of God (Ephesians 6:17).
Therefore, when the body is about to be brought into sinful action out of fear or desire, we must take the sword of the Spirit and kill that fear and desire. In my experience, this mainly means cutting the root of the promise of sin by the power of a higher promise.
- So.
- For example.
- When I begin to desire illicit sexual pleasure.
- The sword blow that has often pierced the root of this promised pleasure is: Blessed are those who have a pure heart.
- For they will see God?(Matthew 5.
- 8).
- I remember the pleasures I experienced in seeing God more clearly with pure conscience; and I remember the brevity.
- Superficiality.
- And oppressive taste that remains after the pleasures of sin.
- And with that God kills the victor power of sin.
It is beautiful to be the instrument of the power of God’s Word to kill sin.
Having promises at hand that adapt to the temptation of the moment is the key to a successful war against sin, but there are times when we do not have a perfectly appropriate word of God in our minds and there is no time to seek a tailor-made promise in the Bible.
For this reason, we all need a small arsenal of promises ready to be used when fear or desire threatens to deceive us.
Here are some of my most proven weapons
1. No, for I am with you; don’t be afraid, because I am your God; I strengthen you, help you and support you with my faithful right. ?(Isaiah 41:10).
I think I’ve killed more dragons in my soul with this sword than with any other, it’s a precious weapon for me.
2. He who spared not even his own Son, but abandoned him for all of us, will he not give us everything with him in grace?(Romans 8. 32).
How many times have I not been persuaded at the time of trial by this verse that the reward for disobedience could never be better than “all things”!
3. “Have I been given all authority in heaven and on earth?And behold, I am with you every day until the end of the century. “(Matthew 28. 18. 20)
How many times have I strengthened my weakened mind with the assurance that the Lord of heaven and earth is with me today as much as He was with His disciples on earth!
4. ? Call me to the day of anguish; I’ll deliver you and you’ll glorify me. (Psalm 50. 15).
What makes this weapon so convincing is that when the Lord helps me, I am created the opportunity to glorify it. I get help, he gets the glory!
5. Et my God, according to his richness in glory, will provide, in Jesus Christ, for each of your needs (Philippians 4:19).
The context is financial and material. But the principle is absolute. What we really need (not what we want) will be guaranteed. And what do we really need? We need what we need to have to do God’s will; what we need to magnify our Savior; this is what we will be given when we trust him.
Constantly increase your arsenal of promises. But never lose sight of those whom God has already used to bless your life. Do both. Always be prepared with the elders and every morning look for a new one to take with you during the day.