ACCORDING TO THE SINFUL NATURE … THE SPIRIT / ROMANS 8:5

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(KJV) Romans 8:5

For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.

ACCORDING TO THE SINFUL NATURE … THE SPIRIT / ROMANS 8:5

Paul describes two types of people: those who follow the pull of selfish desires that come from their rebellious natures and those who live by the guidance and power of the Holy Spirit.

1. To live “according to the sinful nature” is to desire, take pleasure in, be occupied with and try to satisfy the corrupt desires of sinful human nature. Such living includes immoral behavior, selfish ambition, jealousy, hatred, drunkenness, outbursts of anger and any other attitudes or choices of behavior that do not pleas God (Galatians 5:19-20; Galatians 5:21). Obscenity, pornography, drug addiction, mental and emotional pleasure from sexual images in movies, plays, magazines, books and television have a powerful hold on countless people’s lives.
2. To live “in accordance with the Spirit” is to pursue and submit to the Holy Spirit’s guidance and direction and to rely on His power to live as God desires. It means focusing one’s attention, thoughts, energies and values on God’s desires and purposes. This requires keeping a constant awareness of God’s presence and trusting Him to provide the help and power needed to accomplish His will (His desires, plans and intentions based on His character and purposes).
3. It is impossible to follow the sinful nature and the Holy Spirit at the same time (Romans 8:7-8; Galatians 5:17-18).  Those who resist the Spirit’s power and assistance and rely on their own ability (Romans 8:13) are choosing to become God’s enemies (Romans 8:7; James 4:4). They can expect spiritual and eternal death (Romans 8:13). Those who make God’s desires and purposes their primary passion and concern can expect eternal life and companionship with God (Romans 8:10-11, 15-16).

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