Mortify Your Fleshly Members

Yeah. Welcome to the Days of Praise podcast, a daily devotional by the Institute for Creation Research. Mortify your fleshly members. Mortify, therefore, your members which are upon the earth. Fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry.

Colossians three five This command is very important for the believer. it is nothing less than an active execution of passionate, evil deeds born from the lusts of the flesh. For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. The list that follows is unyielding. fornication includes all deviant and extramarital sex.

uncleanness references that which is dirty, foul, wanton, or lewd. inordinate affection, is only used to refer to homosexuality in Scripture. Evil desire. describes evil cravings. covetousness makes greediness an idol.

This evil behavior will surely bring the wrath of God. against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness. That judgment will be carried out on such people because of their impenitent hearts that are treasuring up the righteous judgment of God. The most startling fact of this behaviour is that those who wilfully participate in it know the judgment of God, and that they which committest such things are worthy of death. not only does this behaviour signify a rebellious heart, but also an open desire to have pleasure in them.

Let no man deceive you with vain words, for because of these sayings cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. Ephesians five six. If you've enjoyed today's devotional, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. And please rate and review so more listeners can find us. To support ICR's ministry, visit icr.org/slash donate.

Your gift of any amount helps us to reach others with biblical truth and encouragement. Thanks for listening. We hope you'll start each day with days of praise.