The Mortification of Sin - Abridged and Simplified - Chapter 8A believer may find himself burdened by a particular sin. Itdominates his thoughts, disturbs his peace, and brings him under conviction. In response, he prays against it, grieves over it, and earnestly seeks deliverance. Yet, at the same time, he remains careless in other spiritual duties—neglecting prayer, meditation, reading of Scripture, and other areas of obedience that are not directly related to the sin he is battling. Such a person will never successfully mortify the sin that troubles him.