π Galatians 5:19-21 (NKJV):
βNow the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.β
π‘ What Are the Works of the Flesh?
1οΈβ£ Sinful desires that come from our human nature ππ
2οΈβ£ Opposite of the Fruit of the Spirit πβ
3οΈβ£ Lead to spiritual destruction & separation from God π
4οΈβ£ Must be crucified daily for a Spirit-led life ππ₯
π Romans 8:8 (NKJV):
βSo then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God.β
π₯ How to Overcome the Flesh:
βοΈ Walk in the Spirit β βWalk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.β (Galatians 5:16) ποΈπ₯
βοΈ Renew your mind β Let Godβs Word transform you (Romans 12:2) ππ‘
βοΈ Crucify the flesh daily β Say NO to sinful desires (Galatians 5:24) βοΈ
βοΈ Pray & stay accountable β Fight temptation with Godβs strength (1 Corinthians 10:13) π
βοΈ Feed your Spirit, not your flesh β Focus on things above, not worldly desires (Colossians 3:2) ππ
π Romans 8:13 (NKJV):
βFor if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.β
β¨ Reject the works of the flesh & walk in the Spiritβtrue freedom is in Jesus! π₯πβοΈ
