Living our lives in
the spirit.
What is of the
spirit?
What is of the
flesh?
What is of the
soul-self?
We are told (Gal.
5:16,17) 'Walk in the Spirit' And in that same sentence we are told- IF we
walk in the Spirit then we will NOT fulfil the lust of the flesh. When we feel the lust in our flesh, our
soul-self has to determine whether or not we are going to let that lust become
conceived. Are there lusts so powerful
that as soon as they hit us we let them consume us, or do all lusts come with
an opportunity of denial? Jesus told us this--
Mat 5:27 Ye
have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit
adultery:
Mat 5:28 But I
say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath
committed adultery with her already in his heart.
The lust is powerful
and sinful. When we indulge the lusts of
our thoughts we are sinning. We have to deny the lusts as we think them!
Yes, I believe there
are sins of ignorance, sins that happen so fast they leave us reeling and
heartbroken seeking forgiveness. I also believe that a lot of our sins are
toyed with in our minds instead of being shunned and cast out, instead of being
fought against. I believe we FAIL to raise our weapon to destroy the lusts
because we are being DRAWN away.
Jas_1:14 But
every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
When we are shown
the soul-self desires that war with the spirit-led desires we have to draw our
sword! We have to use our weapon. We have to search the scriptures --
Joh_5:39
Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are
they which testify of me.
We need to LIVE
according to the spirit, not the soul-self, not the flesh. By the GRACE and mercy of our LORD we will!
All glory, all honor unto our Savior and King, Jesus Christ our Lord!
' (7) Live according to the spirit. This is a
condition not only for our preservation but also for a distinct cleavage
between spirit and soul. We must seek to walk by our spirit in all respects,
distinguishing what is of the spirit and what is of the soul and resolving as
well to follow the former while rejecting the latter. Learn to recognize the
working of the spirit and follow it.'
The Spiritual Man - Watchman Nee
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