The cross put sin at a disadvantage. Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. The absolute addiction to sin is broken. Craving the wrong is not the same as being the slave of what is wrong. For he that is dead is freed from sin.
Dreams begin to replace nightmares.
If Christ has overcome sin and death and we are His, we have hope of overcoming. The purpose behind dying to sin is to live for God. G. Develop the new mind which comes with the transition from a death orientation to a life orientation. Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord. We don't have to give in to sin as its helpless victims.