You Died; Therefore Put to Death

Actually, we are all dead in and through the body of Christ. Precisely for this reason, every one of us personally has to see to it that this becomes a reality now through faith. This is why Paul says, “Therefore put to death.” In other words, see to it now that this becomes reality in you!

What has to be put to death? Everything! Everything that does not originate from God! Everything that is of the flesh! Therefore it is written in verses 8 and 9: “But now you must also put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth. Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds.”

Thus, “Put to death!” is truly a royal command to all of God’s people. May everyone be quick to obey this command!