When sinners become convinced by the Spirit in regeneration that Christ “put away sin”, “abolished death” and everlastingly justified EVERY sinner for whom He lived and died, they WILL HEED the Spirit’s exhortation to REST in the work of Christ ALONE. They will heed the Spirit’s command to stop looking WITHIN for any part of their standing before God: “Let not sin reign, but yield yourselves to God...” and “Let not sin therefore REIGN...” and “Neither YIELD ye your members…” (Romans 6:12-14) These are present imperatives (ongoing commands). Do not CONTINUE to let sin keep you endeavoring to work out your righteousness before God. An example in Romans 10:1-3: Hear the Righteousness of God REVEALED in the Gospel. Submit to It and repent of ever thinking you could make ANY contribution to your standing before God.