Cords Part 5

The believer in whose life the blood is fully effective knows that his old nature is hindered from manifesting its power.  Through the blood, its lusts and desires are subdued and slain, and everything is cleansed so that the Spirit can bring forth His glorious fruit.  - Andrew Murray The Power of the Blood of Jesus.
Do I fully understand and agree with this statement?  Is my old nature hindered from manifesting its power?  Are its lusts and desires subdued and slain?
This is what the Word teaches.  There is a struggle for sure but believers have been given the advantage.  Sin's grip is strong but the blood of Jesus is the clear winner.  This does away with the excuse, "the devil made me do it."
Is that too blunt?  See that little comment button at the bottom?  Hint, hint.
Continuing on.  He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.  Proverbs 25:28.
Praise pause!
Lift up your heads, O you gates;
  be lifted up, you ancient doors, 
  that the King of Glory may come in.  
Who is this King of glory?
  The LORD strong and mighty,
  The LORD mighty in battle.  
Lift up your heads, O you gates;
  lift them up, you ancient doors,
  that the King of glory may come in.  
Who is he, this King of glory?
  The LORD Almighty-
  he is the King of glory.             Selah