Our life with the Holy Spirit guiding us is a battle. You see when we have the Spirit dwelling in us we still have the old flesh wanting us to fullfill it's desire at the same time. We must be on guard at all times. Look at this verse:
Galatians 5:17
17 For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish.
You see how Paul explains to us that weare in a battle? The works of the flesh are things like fighting, uncontrolled anger, back bitting, and idolatry. The works of the Spirit are love, self control, joy, faithfullness. You see how they are exact opposites?? Paul goes on to say in Galatians that those who belong to Christ overcome the flesh. Look at this verse:
Galatians 5:24
24 And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
You see the Spirit leads us to holiness and it is not easy but it is possible. Growing in holiness is a lifelong process and we must continually work twards holiness with the guidance of the Holy Spirit. So if we are in Christ we should be denying our fleshly deises and following the Spirt's fruits!
So how are you doing in this? Are you in the battle? Are you winning or losing? You can win! Let the Spirit lead and you will win!!! And when you win we are pleasing God with a life of holiness!
Have a great weekend!
Tom
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