When a person is in Christ they have a serious duty and they still are not perfect and can sin but they "must" put down and crucify the flesh. The bible verse 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 says we are called in holiness. We need to understand what that means. It is written there is a time for everything under the sun in the gospel and now is the time to live in sanctification Cast down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. How is this possible. It is! By the renewal of the mind. Why? Because we must obey God and his word and instructions instead of the flesh. Look/read what is written "..each one of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles who do not know God; " The gentiles were accused of NOT knowing God. Who? The Gentiles. Christ said those who listen to him are truly his disciples and if want to be his disciple or follower you will listen/continue in his word referring to the things he said and taught? Reference John 8.31 & John 8:43-45. It is written in Galatians "But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh." So why is this important and how can we understand this? "For 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." This does not mean you cannot rebuke people or correct people by teaching as pastures/bible preachers/teachers do. It means there is a HIGHER calling. If we have been crucified with Christ of course Satin would not want you to believe you have ((this capability)) but you do as it is Christ who lives in you and you need to remember this and PONDER this. Did Christ pay for nothing? No! So then we have a serious responsibility and I suggest we/you set the mind on things higher and from above. We need to have the mind of Christ and the WILL POWER to do what he told us/taught us to do. When you were lost and part of the world that was you then but this is you now as all things are said to be made new. God is the one who gave you a new spirit which is said to be the rebirth so you are VERY capable. You might think that was life. NO! that was death, spiritual death. That was wicked sin. Ponder God's word and your duty in Christ because the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God. It does not submit itself to God's law and it cannot. What you have to tell yourself is his WILL is what needs to be done and you have to trust him and his word. This is your calling to do his will and not your old man WILL. This is an ho-nor and again we are called into holiness. You cannot achieve this with your minds on the carnal flesh. Satin and his angels of righteousness are doing "their WILL" and not God's. Set your mind on things from above. YOU CAN AND YOU WILL!
Not in a repetitive manner but more a firm humble way say the Our Father prayer with conviction and heart. God is a merciful God and will forgive us so we need to follow through because we have a new calling now.
Matthew 6:9-13 KJV
9. After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11. Give us this day our daily bread.
12. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
We are more than conquerors under Jesus Christ as it is written. Many are called and few are chosen. Many say no to GOD. Say YES!! and LIVE. You should pray privately and believers should pray that each other be strengthened in the flesh. You know that old saying if there is a WILL than there is a way. Christ paved the way and the devil hates that fact. Paul said "I finished the good fight". Your way is the way of the cross and not the way of the world. That means idols have to be NO MORE. Easier said than done but with God all things are possible. Remember that. YOU WILL be successful as it is Christ that lives in you. AMEN
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In 6 days God created everything and he rested on the 7th. Give him thanks an praise.
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