Galatians 5:16 - Walk by the Spirit & You will not Carry Out the Desire of the Flesh (2.16.17)

Faith Believers,
Galatians 5:19–21 clearly states the deeds of the flesh: “Immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealously, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions, envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these.” These deeds are demons sent from satan. The followers of Christ will never know victory over these sins, until we own up to our own responsibility to overcome the works of the enemy. Immorality and impurity are choices that people make. satan is ultimately the seducer, however, we as Christians, are the ones who make the choice. We either choose to yield to the Holy Spirit, and crucify the lusts of the flesh; or we choose to yield to the deeds of the flesh.

We will have to make the choice, as long as we dwell in our mortal bodies on this sin-cursed earth.

That is why prayer is vitally important.

Prayer enables us to put on the whole armor of GOD,
by leaving no room for the deeds of the flesh.

Prayer enables believers to prepare for
the battle that will take place,
as we go into a world that is contrary
to the nature of GOD.

Prayer brings the followers of Christ
to rest under the leadership of the Holy Spirit.

And prayer gives us confidence in the truth of the apostle Paul’s statement, “Walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh” (Galatians 5:16).

~ Prayer ~
Abba Father,

My spirit is weak and the desires of my flesh
often get the best of me.

Forgive me for my weaknesses and fill me
with the strength of Your Son, Jesus Christ;
who was tempted but did not fall into sin.

Help me to continually choose to crucify
my selfish desires and to keep my eyes fixed
upon the purity and holiness of Your Heart. 

Amen