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  2. Mortification of the flesh - Wikipedia

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    Mortification of the flesh is an act by which an individual or group seeks to mortify or deaden their sinful nature, as a part of the process of sanctification. [1] In Christianity, mortification of the flesh is undertaken in order to repent for sins and share in the Passion of Jesus. [2] Common forms of Christian mortification that are ...

  3. Mortification in Catholic theology - Wikipedia

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    The Roman Catholic Church has often held mortification of the flesh (literally, "putting the flesh to death"), as a worthy spiritual discipline. The practice is rooted in the Bible: in the asceticism of the Old and New Testament saints, and in its theology, such as the remark by Saint Paul, in his Epistle to the Romans, where he states: "If you live a life of nature, you are marked out for ...

  4. Mortification (theology) - Wikipedia

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    Mortification in Christian theology to the subjective experience of Sanctification, the objective work of God between justification and glorification. It means the 'putting to death' of sin in a believer's life. (Colossians 3:5) Reformed theologian J.I. Packer describes it in the following way: "The Christian is committed to a lifelong fight ...

  5. Discipline (instrument of penance) - Wikipedia

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    A discipline is a small scourge (whip) used as an instrument of penance by certain members of some Christian denominations (including Roman Catholics, Anglicans, [1] among others) [2] in the spiritual discipline known as mortification of the flesh. Many disciplines comprise seven cords, symbolizing the seven deadly sins and seven virtues.

  6. Christian views on sin - Wikipedia

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    Christian views on sin. In Christianity, sin is an immoral act and transgression of divine law. [1] The doctrine of sin is central to the Christian faith, since its basic message is about redemption in Christ. [2] Hamartiology, a branch of Christian theology which is the study of sin, [3] describes sin as an act of offence against God by ...

  7. Flesh (theology) - Wikipedia

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    Flesh (theology) In the Bible, the word " flesh " is often used simply as a description of the fleshy parts of an animal, including that of human beings, and typically in reference to dietary laws and sacrifice. [1] Less often it is used as a metaphor for familial or kinship relations, and (particularly in the Christian tradition) as a metaphor ...

  8. The world, the flesh, and the devil - Wikipedia

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    In Christian theology, the world, the flesh, and the devil (Latin: mundus, caro, et diabolus; Greek: ό κοσμος, ή σαρξ, και ό διαβολος) have been singled out "by sources from St Thomas Aquinas " to the Council of Trent, as "implacable enemies of the soul". [1] The three sources of temptation have been described as: world ...

  9. Cilice - Wikipedia

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    [18] [17] As such, adherents of many Christian denominations have worn sackcloth to repent, mortify the flesh or as a penance, especially for sins relating to lavishly adorning oneself (cf. 1 Peter 3:3, [19] 1 Timothy 2:9). [20] Cilices have been used for centuries in the Catholic Church as a mild form of bodily penance akin to fasting.