The book of
Galatians, chapter 5:19-20 says, “Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which
are: immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife,
jealousy, outbursts of anger, dissensions, factions, envying, drunkenness,
carousing, and things like these of which I forewarned you just as I have
forewarned you that those who practices these things shall not inherit the
kingdom of God.”
As we go
about our everyday, I’m sure most of have allowed at least one of the deeds of
the flesh to manifest, that is, we have actually done it. Whether it was an outburst of anger, or being
jealous of another person, we need to stop it in its tracks. Believe me; I know it is easier said than
done particularly at the beginning. But
once you understand how the deeds of the flesh and the continued practice of
these deeds will cause you to not inherit the kingdom of God, you will want to
put an end them.
A technique
I use to help me stop bad habits is I put a rubber band on my wrist and every
time I do the bad habit, I pull the rubber band far and pop my wrist with a
lasting sting. OUCH! Over time the habit is no more. However, the rubber band pull is only good
for some, such as an outburst of anger.
Others deeds of the flesh will need the power of God’s word and His Holy
Spirit. If you are struggling in any of
the deeds of the flesh, give them over to God and allow His spirit to work
through. You must be obedient to God’s word and obey His Spirit. Obeying God’s spirit is simply when you hear
inwardly not to do something or say something, you don’t. That’s obeying the Holy Spirit.
Be Blessed!
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