something to consider ...
a repetitive theme in Paul's teaching...
"This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.”
**Galatians *5:16-25 *KJV
one example...
“Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: <<< the flesh desires this.
because of this
"For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: All these evil things come from within, and defile the man.”
**Mark *7:21-23 *KJV
so we are by nature led into this...
"Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. "
this is the spirit we need to accept....understanding it's a spiritual truth.
" But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.”
**Matthew *5:27-29 *KJV
Knowing this...
“Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.”
**John *3:5-6 *KJV
“It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.”
**John *6:63 *KJV
Which when we learn and grow and persevere in the gospel truths produces a heart resembling this....
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
which produces righteous actions because we know what is in the heart is what comes out of us.
"And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.”
in order to crucify "the flesh, affections and lusts "or as he puts it in another place " mortifying the deeds of the flesh "
“For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.”
**Romans *8:12-14 *KJV
"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. For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. "
we change the mind through the knowledge we take in and believe.
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
**Romans *12:2 *KJV
“Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.”
**John *7:16-17 *KJV
Through believing the gospel preached by Jesus Christ, if we will accept and believe his word, because we understand its Gods word who is spirit. it will change our minds and hearts from those after the carnal things, full of lust , greed, pride, envy, hate, grudges , doubt ect... Into those shaped by his doctrine , shaped as the children of God ,,,, given control of the inner things of the spirit, because that's the battleground that determines our actions .
if I believe this...
But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.”
**Matthew *5:27-29 *KJV
if I keep it in my mind and heart, knowing it is a spiritual teaching not a literal law, rather an understanding given to me by the Lord himself, purposes for us to know lust is the issue , and it will lead us to hell . it's there to combat and overcome the lust in my heart, because the lust in me, is what gives me motive to commit adultery and fornications and sexually immoral deeds....the flesh deeds we are to put to death, or " crucify"
think of this , now ...knowing again it's a spiritual teaching....remembering the phrase Paul used "crucify the flesh"
“Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.”
**Matthew *16:24-27 *KJV
we need to keep and follow after the Lord Jesus teachings and commands, through doing this we will " crucify the flesh " as we said above, the deeds of the flesh, which comes from the heart within us. Once we recognize what it is that keeps us bound in sin, we can overcome the strongholds and break the bonds , something we cannot achieve through our own will, or the strength of our flesh, it is only accomplished by the word of the Lord. The Gospel. Are works are changed from sin to righteousness, because our minds and hearts are changed. prayer is a weapon when we realize where the battle lies .
We may not pray for a million dollars to appear magically, but God will always answer the sinner wanting to be free from sins grasp.
we need only believe the true Gospel, because we believe in the One who said it, we have faith in him, so we have no doubt his words are the right ones, if we doubt it...we have all the things like this
For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him. The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand. He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.”
**John *3:34-36 *KJV
“Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.”
**John *7:16-17 *KJV
"But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things. Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he.”
**John *4:23-26 *KJV
"Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.”
**John *3:5-6 *KJV
"It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.”
**John *6:63 *KJV
“For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them; even so the Son quickeneth whom he will. For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live.”
**John *5:21-22, 24-25 *KJV
“I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of him.
Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things.
Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.
If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me. Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word.
And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not.
Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death.”
**John *8:26, 28, 31-32, 34, 36, 42-43, 45, 51 *KJV
the word of God is active in our minds and hearts because we accept it and believe it, he will work in us through faith to bring us into his will because ...
“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”
**Hebrews *4:12 *KJV
It matters if you hear do not commit adultery....or what Jesus said of things, his words are spiritual meant for faith that works in us.
so that
“And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.”
**Philippians *2:11-13 *KJV
remember God has always done his work, through his word. He said let there be....and it is so. It works the same in us, his word is able , it's found in the Gospel according to Matthew, the gospel according to mark, the gospel according to Luke, and the gospel according to John.
it is the law of the spirit, that gives us life, and freedom. consider I'll most likely add more scriptures in the comments there are so many to support these....
God bless you brothers and sisters in the abundance of his gifts , and shower you with grace upon grace that we may exalt the name of Jesus Christ to where it belongs, the Lord of heaven and earth , King of kings
a repetitive theme in Paul's teaching...
"This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.”
**Galatians *5:16-25 *KJV
one example...
“Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: <<< the flesh desires this.
because of this
"For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: All these evil things come from within, and defile the man.”
**Mark *7:21-23 *KJV
so we are by nature led into this...
"Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. "
this is the spirit we need to accept....understanding it's a spiritual truth.
" But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.”
**Matthew *5:27-29 *KJV
Knowing this...
“Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.”
**John *3:5-6 *KJV
“It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.”
**John *6:63 *KJV
Which when we learn and grow and persevere in the gospel truths produces a heart resembling this....
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
which produces righteous actions because we know what is in the heart is what comes out of us.
"And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.”
in order to crucify "the flesh, affections and lusts "or as he puts it in another place " mortifying the deeds of the flesh "
“For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.”
**Romans *8:12-14 *KJV
"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. For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. "
we change the mind through the knowledge we take in and believe.
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
**Romans *12:2 *KJV
“Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.”
**John *7:16-17 *KJV
Through believing the gospel preached by Jesus Christ, if we will accept and believe his word, because we understand its Gods word who is spirit. it will change our minds and hearts from those after the carnal things, full of lust , greed, pride, envy, hate, grudges , doubt ect... Into those shaped by his doctrine , shaped as the children of God ,,,, given control of the inner things of the spirit, because that's the battleground that determines our actions .
if I believe this...
But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.”
**Matthew *5:27-29 *KJV
if I keep it in my mind and heart, knowing it is a spiritual teaching not a literal law, rather an understanding given to me by the Lord himself, purposes for us to know lust is the issue , and it will lead us to hell . it's there to combat and overcome the lust in my heart, because the lust in me, is what gives me motive to commit adultery and fornications and sexually immoral deeds....the flesh deeds we are to put to death, or " crucify"
think of this , now ...knowing again it's a spiritual teaching....remembering the phrase Paul used "crucify the flesh"
“Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.”
**Matthew *16:24-27 *KJV
we need to keep and follow after the Lord Jesus teachings and commands, through doing this we will " crucify the flesh " as we said above, the deeds of the flesh, which comes from the heart within us. Once we recognize what it is that keeps us bound in sin, we can overcome the strongholds and break the bonds , something we cannot achieve through our own will, or the strength of our flesh, it is only accomplished by the word of the Lord. The Gospel. Are works are changed from sin to righteousness, because our minds and hearts are changed. prayer is a weapon when we realize where the battle lies .
We may not pray for a million dollars to appear magically, but God will always answer the sinner wanting to be free from sins grasp.
we need only believe the true Gospel, because we believe in the One who said it, we have faith in him, so we have no doubt his words are the right ones, if we doubt it...we have all the things like this
For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him. The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand. He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.”
**John *3:34-36 *KJV
“Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.”
**John *7:16-17 *KJV
"But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things. Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he.”
**John *4:23-26 *KJV
"Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.”
**John *3:5-6 *KJV
"It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.”
**John *6:63 *KJV
“For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them; even so the Son quickeneth whom he will. For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live.”
**John *5:21-22, 24-25 *KJV
“I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of him.
Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things.
Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.
If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me. Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word.
And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not.
Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death.”
**John *8:26, 28, 31-32, 34, 36, 42-43, 45, 51 *KJV
the word of God is active in our minds and hearts because we accept it and believe it, he will work in us through faith to bring us into his will because ...
“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”
**Hebrews *4:12 *KJV
It matters if you hear do not commit adultery....or what Jesus said of things, his words are spiritual meant for faith that works in us.
so that
“And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.”
**Philippians *2:11-13 *KJV
remember God has always done his work, through his word. He said let there be....and it is so. It works the same in us, his word is able , it's found in the Gospel according to Matthew, the gospel according to mark, the gospel according to Luke, and the gospel according to John.
it is the law of the spirit, that gives us life, and freedom. consider I'll most likely add more scriptures in the comments there are so many to support these....
God bless you brothers and sisters in the abundance of his gifts , and shower you with grace upon grace that we may exalt the name of Jesus Christ to where it belongs, the Lord of heaven and earth , King of kings
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