Tag: Bible verses about defeating fleshly desires

Bible Verse of The Day – 3-25-24

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
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Hampstead, NC 28443

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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-18-16

Galatians 5:25-26 (NKJV) 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.

Envy and conceit are things that even we Christians have to deal with at times. Just because we have the Spirit of God living in us doesn’t mean we will not have to deal with our flesh. Our flesh is ALWAYS there. We just have to learn how to deal with it when it rears its ugly head.

Learning to walk in the Spirit will take time, teaching our flesh to get used to changing things up and listening, instead of just doing what we usually do.

Keeping the flesh in line with God’s Spirit can be tiring at times, especially when we’re first starting to learn this new way of living. If we’re not careful, it can wear us out, causing us to give up easily and give in to those fleshly desires.

But God is with us even when we are tired. He will help us and give us rest as we lean on Him for guidance, strength and wisdom to do the right thing at the right time.

Exodus 33:14 (NKJV) 14 And He said, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”

If we are feeling tired today, constantly fighting the flesh, we need to remember that God’s presence is there with us. Lean on Him. Talk to Him and let Him know. He will help us get victory over the flesh.

Sometimes we have to make adjustments. But whatever they may be, follow His steps.

And we need to always remember that changing the flesh doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time. But over time we will grow and learn how to walk in the Spirit and deal with the flesh when needed.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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