MSJ 5:1 (Spr 94) p. 13 Mortification involves the cultivation of new habits of godliness, combined with the elimination of old sinful habits from one’s behavior. It is a constant warfare that takes place within the believer. Although a Christian should expect his triumph over sin to be ever-increasing, his mortification can never be wholly complete before he is glorified. He is to remain perpetually committed to this task. He must see sin as a sworn enemy, and commit