From Colossians 3 Sinclair Ferguson offers 5 things the Spirit will help us do to put sin to death (mortification)

1.) Recognise sin for what it is (Col.3:5,8,11)
2.) Bring your sin into the light of God's presence (Col 3:6)
3.) Recall the shame of past sin (Col 3:7)
4.) Remember that you are united to Christ (Col.3:1-4 and 9-10)
5.) Prayerfully seek the fruit of the Spirit (Col 3:12-17)


Even under certain circumstances (when we've fallen) we must even dare to say:
I can never be more justified than I am at this very moment--even with these thoughts and desires--for I am still trusting in Christ, and by His grace these sins will be put to death.