it is powerless now —> the body of sin has been “brought to nothing” (v.6-7)
sin DOES NOT have the power to MAKE you obey it
How do you stop sinning?
You do not stop sinning by trying hard not to sin
You stop sinning by focusing on Christ, getting to know His heart more every day, and putting others above yourself rather than trying to do good things.
When your focus is in the right place, these things will come about naturally in your life because of the work of the Holy Spirit in your life as you submit to Him
