The key is living in the Spirit is knowing we have been crucified with Christ. Sin only has a hold on us if we still see ourselves as alive to our Adamic nature and life. Paul encourages us to “but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God.” – This is a matter of identity, about knowing our new position in Christ. If you have died with Christ in the flesh, you have now been raised with him in the spirit.  Now in the Kingdom of God you are seated at the right hand of the Father and you are a joint heir with Christ. In the Kingdom of the world, you are a victim of circumstances and fate is your master.