In Jerry Bridges book Respectable Sins, he gives some direction for dealing with the sins we tolerate. I thought it was helpful in thinking through how I can "put to death the deeds of the body".
1. We should always address our sin in the context of the gospel.
2. We must learn to rely on the enabling power of the Holy Spirit.
3. While depending on the Holy Spirit, we must at the same time recognize our responsibility to diligently pursue all practical steps for dealing with our sins.
4. Identify specific areas of subtle sins.
5. We should bring to bear specific applicable Scriptures to each of our subtle sins.
6. Cultivate the practice of prayer over the sins we tolerate.
7. We should involve one or more other believers with us in our struggles against our subtle sins.
For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. Romans 8:13
Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. Colossians 3:5
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