Hello friends, and rich blessings to you.
We all know there is a battle going on between good and evil. What is important is to truly understand the the difference between living in the flesh, your (Sinful Nature), and living in the Spirit. Paul writes about this in Galatians, and it is very clear that God has drawn a line in the sand.
Galatians 5:19-21 (NLT)
When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, the results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful pleasures, idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division, envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like these. Let me tell you again, as I have before, that anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God.
Does this list describe anyone you know? Thankfully on the other hand Paul writes to tell us all about the fruit of the Spirit. Now these attributes are the ones that take devotion, dedication, and discipline.
Galatians 5:22-26 (NLT)
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there. Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit's leading in every part of our lives. Let us not become conceited, or provoke one another, or be jealous of one another.
Remember, "you will always harvest what you plant." Galatians 6:7
Live with compassion, and accountability to Christ,
Kelly Wayne
