Yield yourselves unto God.

"Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God" (Romans 6:13 KJV). He that is dead is separated from his former company, business, enjoyment, and employment, and he has nothing to do with it anymore. Death makes drastic changes in one's life. It cuts off all correspondence. The Apostle Paul speaks to us saying, "sin must not reign in our mortal bodies that we should obey it", but the only way this can come to pass is if we die to the flesh and yield all our members to Christ Jesus. Sin lies to the body, and it ever so desires to gratify it. It is a pity that many use their body, what was wonderfully made in the image of God, for a tool or an instrument of the devil. These bodies of ours should not be used as instruments of sin, but of righteousness unto our Lord Jesus Christ. Walking in the newness of life can have its struggles. Temptation is all around us, and many times the flesh does get aroused and wants to take control. It is up to us and what is in our hearts. We have to make the decision whom we are going to serve, whether it be sin, which is death, or Christ, which is Life. Let's not forget that Jesus has given us the Holy Spirit as a help to lead and guide us. During the times of struggle and temptation, there is no one greater to ask for help from. God did not leave us helpless, but He has given us a Helper. Walk in the course of the Word of God, on the new path with new companions. Christ is our spiritual life, and there is no way to live for God but through Him. God bless you. Amen