Romans 8:5 (NKJV) 5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.
If we were to spend time observing unbelievers, we would see that their lives are spent being concerned with earthly (worldly) things.
The things that occupy their minds and take up their time have little or no spiritual value.
The reason behind this is simple; they live by (according to) the flesh.
As Paul says in 1 Corinthians 6:11 when dealing with worldliness in the lives of believers, “And such were some of you”.
In other words, we were all like this before we became children of God.
After being born again, our spirit has been quickened (awakened, made alive), so we can now commune with God, who is Spirit.
And as we commune with Him, allowing Him to mold us, shape us and transform us (Romans 12:2), we will begin to live less by the flesh and more by the Spirit, shaking off those old habits that we carried when we were still dead in our sins.
As this happens, we should see ourselves less concerned with worldly (fleshly) things.
If we are still living primarily by the flesh, let us ask God to examine us and check our hearts, showing us where we are lacking in our walk with Him.
He is faithful to show us. We just have to make sure we are faithful to listen and take seriously what He shows us.
And if we are faithful to confess our shortcomings to Him, “He is faithful and just to forgive us for those same sins, cleansing us from all unrighteousness”.
1 John 1:9 (NKJV) 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
So, let us be careful to make a conscious effort to set our minds on the things of the Spirit, not the things of the flesh, that we may live our lives in a way that is pleasing to Him, and that brings glory and honor to Him in all things.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443
401-439-3780
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