Colossians 3:5-6
“Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: For which things’ sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:”

What does Colossians 3:5-6 mean?
Colossians 3:5-6 (KJV) states, "Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience." This…
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In the epistle to the Colossians, Paul writes poignant words that echo through the ages: "Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: For which things' sake the…
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Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heart burdened by the weight of sin and a desire to live a life that is pleasing in Your sight. As I reflect on the words from Colossians 3:5-6, I am reminded of the call to holiness and the urgent need to mortify the members of my…
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