I saw it in a response to this question:
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2007-03-27 02:41:53 · 7 answers · asked by Let Me Think 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Mortification. Spiritual process where one kills the sinful and physical desires of the flesh (our bodies) so that the Holy Spirit can live in and through us.
2007-03-27 02:46:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Crucify the flesh means to put to death the fallen nature of man that causes him to sin. When the flesh is put away the spirit becomes more alive.
2007-03-27 02:57:09 · answer #2 · answered by seekfind 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some Christians *might* think that using this kind of language about one's own faith is self-aggrandising and pompous. Faith requires sacrifices, sure, (anything less is cheap grace) but going on YA and telling the world that you daily crucify your flesh suggests a Messiah complex of massive proportions.
Well - some Christians might think that, but of course I couldn't *possibly* comment!
2007-03-27 02:51:30 · answer #3 · answered by completelysurroundedbyimbeciles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that you say no to your "fleshly desires"...it basically means that you are turning away from the temporary pleasures of this earth, (crucified with Christ,) and you are turning to God's will and His plan for your life, and your eternity, (being born again of the Holy Spirit).
It truly is a wonderful ride; I suggest you hop aboard.
2007-03-27 02:45:20 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that we have to drive out the desires of our past lives and not be a part of such things anymore.
2007-03-27 03:52:19 · answer #5 · answered by bigvol662004 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means to put away the desires of the flesh on a daily basis........to fight off temptations
I figured.....it was my answer so....I should explain myself.
2007-03-27 02:44:52 · answer #6 · answered by primoa1970 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Simply put ...
To die to self ...
Or to give up everything ...
Example:
To relinquish all human rights,
all materials, all luxuries, all of self ...
2007-03-27 02:52:41 · answer #7 · answered by אידיאליסטי™ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋