Putting Sin to Death
Scripture:
Colossians 3:5, 9–10 – “Therefore, put to death what belongs to your worldly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desire, and greed, which is idolatry… Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old self with its practices and have put on the new self. You are being renewed in knowledge according to the image of your Creator.”
Devotional Thought:
Paul doesn’t say “manage” your sin. He doesn’t say “control” it, “minimize” it, or “balance” it. He says: put it to death. Why? Because sin is not a pet to be tamed—it’s a parasite that will eventually consume you.
In Colossians 3, Paul makes it clear that we have been given a new self in Christ. But renewal doesn’t come by holding on to old habits. Renewal comes by removing them. If we cling to the very things that enslaved us—anger, lust, greed, pride, bitterness—we are like Israel longing for Egypt again.
This is where brain rot ties in. Overconsumption of digital content can become a doorway to sin. It dulls our focus, erodes our resistance, and leaves us vulnerable to temptation. Removal isn’t just about time management—it’s about holiness.
Paul reminds us that renewal is a process—a continual being made new in the knowledge and image of Christ. But that process begins with a choice: Will I cling to my old self, or will I put it to death so that new life can grow?
Reflection Questions:
- What sinful habits or thought patterns do I tend to “manage” instead of “put to death”?
- What’s one area in my life where God is calling me to choose holiness over habit?
Prayer:
Lord, I confess that I sometimes treat sin as something small, when You see it as deadly. Give me the strength to put to death the habits, desires, and distractions that keep me enslaved. Renew my mind and transform me to look more like Jesus each day. Amen.
Daily Practice:
Choose one habit or source of digital distraction that often leads you toward sin (ex: an app, a show, a late-night routine). Commit today to either remove it completely or set strict boundaries around it.