“This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.”
As you walk and live in the Spirit, you will stay responsive to and controlled by the Spirit. The result of this adventuresome walk is that you will, without a doubt, not gratify the cravings and desires of the fleshly human. Most people try to quit walking in the flesh so they can start walking in the Spirit. Paul declares it works the exact opposite way.
The Message Bible says: “My counsel is this: Live freely, animated and motivated by God’s Spirit. Then you won’t feed the compulsions of selfishness.”
To walk in the Spirit simply means to conduct your life according to the input you get from your spirit man. If you are born again, your spirit man is in contact with God and you can trust the impressions you receive.
It’s a matter of choice. It’s a matter of obedience. When you choose to obey your spirit you won’t obey your selfish desires. But if you choose to satisfy the desires of the human nature, you will reap a harvest of trouble. It’s your choice, so choose wisely.
As I walk in the Spirit, I don’t fulfill the lust of the flesh. As I walk in the flesh, I do.
- Reading Plan A: 1 John 1
- Reading Plan B: Revelation 1
- Reading Plan C: Ezekiel 47-48; 1 John 1
by Tim Davidson
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Word of Faith Church & Outreach Center
Called to the Body of Christ as a pastor and teacher, Tim Davidson pioneered Word of Faith Church in Bismarck in 1980. He served as its Lead Pastor for 35 years and now serves as Founding Pastor. Pastor Tim has pioneered 6 churches in North Dakota and now serves as Regional Director for Rhema Ministerial Association International. Teaching believers foundational truths from God's Word is his passion.
He has authored 3 yearly devotion books that are used both here and overseas to help believers become "rooted and grounded" in their faith.
God is now calling Pastor Tim to share the treasury of wisdom and knowledge God has given to him with other pastors and churches.