Minister’s Corner: Death to the old nature

When we accept Jesus as our Savior, we cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light. We figuratively bury the “self,” which is symbolized in baptism. We keep our bodies under so the Spirit rules, therefore death to the old nature is a necessity. This is accomplished by the liberating power of the cross. Paul says, in Galatians 2:20 KJV, “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I…