From dwelling on humble thoughts to longing for deliverance, The Mortification of Sin provides nine specific directives on how to mortify sin. Using this guidebook, Owen s asserts that since our sinful tendencies remain even after we find new lives in faith and Christ, completely eliminating sin is impossible without Christ s help. However, by using Owen s directives as we fight lifelong battles alongside Christ, we can weaken, mortify, and eventually eliminate sin.