Of the Mortification of Sin in Believers

3. To load it daily with all the things which shall after be mentioned, that are grievous, killing and destructive to it, is the height of this contest; such an one never thinks his lust dead because it is Quiet, but labours still to give it new wounds, new blows every day. So the Apostle, Col. 3.5.

3. To load it daily with all the things which shall after be mentioned, that are grievous, killing and destructive to it, is the height of this contest; such an one never thinks his lust dead because it is Quiet, but labours still to give it new wounds, new blowes every day. So the Apostle, Col. 3.5.

Now whilst the Soul is in this Condition, whilst it is thus dealing, it is certainly uppermost, Sin is under the Sword and dying.

Now whilest the Soul is in this Condition, whilest it is thus dealing, it is certainly uppermost, Sin is under the Sword and dying.

3. In success; frequent success against any lust, is another part and Evidence of Mortification; By success, I understand not a mere disappointment of Sin, that it be not brought forth, nor accomplished; but a victory over it, and pursuit of it to a complete Conquest: For instance, when the Heart finds Sin at any time at work, seducing, forming Imaginations to make provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof, it instantly apprehends Sin, and brings it to the Law of God, and love of Christ; condemns it, follows it with execution to the uttermost.