Col 3:5 | MHM | STEP | Necessity of Mortifying Sin Paul now teaches the Colossians that to truly seek heavenly things, they must put sinful desires to death. These sinful habits pull believers away from God. Paul calls them to fight against sin as if they are fighting a dangerous enemy. This is an important part of living the new life in Christ. v. 5 : Paul urges, Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth (Colossians 3:5 ). This means to put to death the sinful parts of ourselves, like bad habits and selfish desires. He lists sins such as fornication, uncleanness, evil passions, and lustful thoughts. These are things that controlled many before they became Christians, but now must be rejected. Paul also warns against covetousness, calling it idolatry . Wanting too much of the things of this world is like worshiping a false god. True believers must be careful not to let a love of money or possessions take God’s place in their hearts (Colossians 3:5 ).

‏ Colossians 3:5

Necessity of Mortifying Sin

Paul now teaches the Colossians that to truly seek heavenly things, they must put sinful desires to death. These sinful habits pull believers away from God. Paul calls them to fight against sin as if they are fighting a dangerous enemy. This is an important part of living the new life in Christ.

v. 5: Paul urges, Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth (Colossians 3:5 ^a). This means to put to death the sinful parts of ourselves, like bad habits and selfish desires. He lists sins such as fornication, uncleanness, evil passions, and lustful thoughts. These are things that controlled many before they became Christians, but now must be rejected.

Paul also warns against covetousness, calling it idolatry. Wanting too much of the things of this world is like worshiping a false god. True believers must be careful not to let a love of money or possessions take God’s place in their hearts (Colossians 3:5 ^b).