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Walking In The Spirit: Part XX
Author
Timothy Laughlin
Published
Aug 20, 2021
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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. For to the carnal (fleshly) minded is death, but to the spiritually minded is life and peace. Romans 8:5,6
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. For to the carnal (fleshly) minded is death, but to the spiritually minded is life and peace. Romans 8:5,6
The difference in the spiritual man and the man who lives in the flesh is likened to someone who is married but does not live with his spouse, he has the marriage license, he had a ceremony, (walked an isle) even repeated the vows (sinner's prayer) but no longer lives with his wife, instead living for himself.
The spiritual man on the other hand loves his spouse with all of his heart, soul, mind, and strength, living for her and providing for her and so it is to walk in the Spirit! The spiritual man loves God, meditates day and night in His word, ever longing to hear His voice and to please Him in all things!
I have seen countless people over the years who were good church-going folks, in Sunday school and even some in the choir, but when they leave the building it is business as usual, no spiritual life, only worldly talk without the walk. This is someone who is religious like the Pharisees, always looking down their noses at others, judging everything they do, but having no spiritual life within themselves!
Because the carnal mind is enmity (hostility) against God; for it is not subject to the law of God nor indeed can be. So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God. Romans 8:7,8
Your servant in Christ, Timothy Laughlin
Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
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