Mortification

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The act of self-denial or the “putting to death” of sinful instincts in order to have freedom from sin and to live in the power of the Holy Spirit. The NT stresses that this act of humiliation comes about through the grace of God. It is the result of, not the condition for, conversion.

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Examples of mortification through humility 2 Sa 10:1–5 See also Mt 27:3–5 Examples of mortification through self-denial Le 16:29–31 See also Ex 19:15; Le 23:27–32; Nu 29:7 Mortification as the basis for discipleship Self-denial is essential Mk 8:34–35 See also 1 Jn 3:16 The necessity of putting to death…