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Romans 6:6
knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin.
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Colossians 3:2
Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.
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Colossians 3:5
Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.
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Romans 7:24
O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death?
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Romans 12:2
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
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John 15:5
"I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.
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Philippians 2:13
for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Sin, Overcoming
Resources
Sin Defined and Overcome
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughSin is viewed with utmost seriousness in the Bible, described as entirely detrimental to one's well-being, offering no good except fleeting pleasure. It is portrayed as a heinous tragedy, something to be turned away from at any cost. Sin is not merely a minor act but a major impediment to achieving God's purpose for creating …
Sin and Overcoming, (Part 2): What Is Sin Like?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsSin is a formidable adversary, often described as a form of tyranny or bondage. It wraps the sinner with strong cords and easily entangles its victim, leaving one frustrated and unable to move forward. Sin acts as a merciless taskmaster, enslaving those who yield to it, holding them in abject servitude. The warning is clear: sin …
The Overcoming Skill
Sermonette by Bill OnisickWith God's Spirit, we can develop the overcoming skill, using self-control to make firm commitments to our small, yet progressively significant choices.
Sin
Sermonette by James BeaubelleOur carnal nature will always deceive the self, convincing us that our behavior is not so bad, but Paul realized the addictive, toxic nature of sin.
How to Prevent Sin
Herbert W. Armstrong BookletSin is often thought of as thinking thoughts you ought not to be thinking about things you ought not to be doing while harboring those kinds of thoughts. God's definition declares sin as the transgression of the law, the law of love as defined by the Ten Commandments. Jesus taught that what comes out of a person, from within the …
How Did They Overcome? (Part One)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeThose whom God has called understand the importance of overcoming, but how do we overcome? In Revelation 12:10-11, God describes those who will overcome.
Principled Living (Part Two): Conquering Sin
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughChrist warns that we must do everything possible to annihilate sin - surgically going right to the heart or mind: the level of thought and imagination.
Overcoming is a Choice
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe must make choices over our entire lifetime. God does the heavy lifting in terms of giving the choices and the solutions for us, but He will not choose for us.
For more resources, please see the library topic for Sin, Overcoming