Galatians 5:16-17 (NKJV) 16 I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. 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.
As followers of Christ, we should desire to live our lives in a way that is pleasing to God.
Our flesh has a way of trying to steer us in the wrong direction.
It will continually attempt to drive us back toward things that Christ has set us free from.
The Holy Spirit, on the other hand, will continually lead us to God, the giver of true freedom.
If someone is wrestling with addictions, the flesh will crave the thing we are addicted to. It will lead us into situations where we will be tempted, making it harder for us to break free from that addiction.
If we struggle with lust, the flesh will urge us to do things that satisfy our craving for anything sexual.
If we wrestle with lying, our flesh will prompt us to lie.
The enemy constantly attacks us, and our flesh seems to enjoy going along for the ride, rushing headlong toward destruction.
Rehabs and various programs can help to some extent. They can point us in the right direction.
But they can never truly set us free.
Conversely, The Holy Spirit breaks the chains of sin, setting us free permanently.
Yes, we must continue to choose what is right. And the enemy will still taunt us and attempt to lure us back in.
But if the Son sets us free, we are free indeed. Sin no longer has power over our flesh.
As we allow God to touch our hearts and renew our minds, the desire to chase after the things that destroy us will fade into the distance. And the grip that specific sins once had will be torn down, gone forever.
John 8:36 (NKJV) 36 Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.
Let us fully surrender to the Holy Spirit, that He may make us free indeed.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443
401-439-3780
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