I have got a zombie problem. There is a zombie that is trying to kill me. I must kill it first.
That zombie is my sin nature. Romans 6:6 tells us that our sin nature (old man) was crucified, or killed, with Christ. Yet like a zombie it keeps trying to reanimate itself. Zombies may have some living features but they are dead and rotting. Our sin nature is death. We cannot allow it to drag us down into the grave with it.
Sin wreaks havoc in our life. It steals our joy and limits our relationship with God. Unchecked, it tears down positive things we have built. Because sin is so destructive, Colossians 3:5 tells us to put our sin nature to death.
We should be ruthless with our sin nature. We should choke it off every time it raises its ugly head. Yet, often when the time comes, we find we don’t want to. We hesitate and justify reasons to let it live. Despite its destructive nature, it can be endearing at times. We might even have fond memories of when it ruled our lives. That’s why we must remember how much damage it does.
When sin rises up inside us we must kill it immediately. If we hesitate, we risk being ensnared. Kill it before it kills you! It is an ongoing process but the more one does it the easier and more habitual it gets. Likewise, the more you entertain sin the easier it is to do it.
Lord, thank You for giving me new life. Empower me with the strength and courage needed to daily kill the sin that threatens to still my life and destroy my fruit.