THE SINFUL NATURE: CRUCIFIED and NO LONGER IN CONTROL
“…Who will free me from this life that is dominated by SIN? Thank God! The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord (the WORD OF GOD)…” (Romans 7:14-25 NLT). “…if the Son (Jesus Christ, the indwelling Holy Spirit)…shall make you FREE, ye shall be FREE indeed.” (John 8:36 KJV).
“... Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin...” (Romans 6:6 KJV).
“... I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me...” (Galatians 2:20 KJV).
“…you are not controlled by your sinful nature. You are controlled by the Spirit if you have the Spirit of God living in you …” (Romans 8:1-14 NLT).
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SCRIPTURE(S): “... Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin...” (Romans 6:6 KJV). “…you are not controlled by your sinful nature…” (Romans 8:1-14 NLT).
PURPOSE OR GOAL OF LESSON: TO LEARN THAT THE SINFUL NATURE IS CRUCIFIED AND DEAD. THE REDEEMED ARE NO LONGER CONTROLLED BY THE SINFUL NATURE AND DO NOT HAVE TO FOLLOW ITS LEADING.
APPLICATION OF LESSON: TO
APPLY GOD’S TRUTH TO YOUR DAILY WALK BY TRUSTING AND DEPENDING UPON HIS WORD THAT SAYS YOU HAVE BEEN RECONCILED, RESTORED, AND MAKE WHOLE BY GOD, THE HOLY SPIRIT, THROUGH JESUS AND CAN USED THE INDWELLING POWER TO CHOOSE TO WALK AND LIVE IN FREEDOM
TOPIC DISCUSSION: DISCUSS HOW THE SINFUL NATURE IS CRUCIFIED WITH JESUS CHRIST AND IS NO LONGER IN CONTROL OF GOD'S REDEEMED PEOPLE'S MINDS, HEARTS, EMOTIONS, SPIRITUAL LIVES, FINANCIAL LIVES, OR PHYSICAL LIVES. The body of flesh and its dictates (FIVE SENSES) is dead and crucified. “...We know that our old sinful selves were crucified with Christ so that sin might lose its power in our lives. We are no longer slaves to sin...” (Romans 6:6 NLT). “... My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in (and depending upon) the Son of God (the Word of God), who loved me and gave himself for me...” (Galatians 2:20 NLT). “..they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts...” (Galatians 5:24 KJV). “...Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there...” (Galatians 5:24 NLT).
To CRUCIFY someone means to literally put them to death by NAILING them to a cross, in the manner of the old, ancient practice for capital punishment. The body of flesh and ALL its dictates (five senses) is CRUCIFIED (dead) with Christ and were NAILED to the CROSS, which set ME and YOU “FREE.”
Therefore, I AM; WE ARE, DELIVERED forever! REMEMBER The BODY of flesh was given to us by God to participate in the activities of the natural world. The body of flesh was ONLY a vessel in which the soul could EXPERIENCE, ENGAGE, AND INTERACT WITH everything in the natural world, including people. The body of flesh was originally meant to enable the soul to experience, engage and interact with God’s newly created world through the FIVE SENSES (sight, smell, sound, taste, touch) in GOOD ways. When the body of flesh was ENGAGED, through the FIVE SENSES, the SOUL was enabled to learn and experience THINGS in God’s newly created world.
The FIVE SENSES were created so the SOUL could learn and experience THINGS in God’s newly created world, through the body of flesh, by sending INFORMATION to the heart (brain), to inform the mind, which form thoughts. God gave mankind the heart (brain) to be the information center that helps the soul perceive, learn, experience, and observe HIS CREATED WORLD. The body of flesh, through the FIVE SENSES, helped the SOUL engage, interact, and experience God’s “GOOD” created world. For instance, SIGHT helped with visual learning. HEARING helped with associating different sounds. TASTE helped with learning to discriminate one preferable thing from another. SMELL helped by providing memories. TOUCH helped with experimental learning. In the BEGINNING ALL of mankind’s FIVE SENSES were influenced by the GOOD and LOVING GOD’S newly created WORLD. “….God saw every thing he had made… [he said], it was VERY GOOD…” (Genesis 1:31 KJV).
After the separation of God’s Holy Spirit, from mankind, ALL of the FIVE SENSES became AFFECTED and CORRUPTED by the EVIL ONE’S influence “in” the world.“… One sinner destroy[ed]… much good...” (Ecclesiastes 9:18 NASB). “…Then…Lord God asked [Eve]…“What have you done? …“ …” (Genesis 3 NLT). “…[they became]...separated … from [their]… God… …” (Isaiah 59:2 KJV). MUCH GOOD WAS DESTROYED when the “good” God became separated from MANKIND.
The serpent deceived EVE through her FIVE SENSES. GOD, THE HOLY SPIRIT SAID: “…of every tree of the garden THOU MAYEST FREELY EAT: But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou SHALT NOT EAT of it; for in THE DAY THAT THOU EATEST thereof THOU SHALT SURELY DIE…” (Genesis 2:16-17 KJV). THE SERPENT APPEALED TO THE WOMAN’S SENSES, USING THE BODY OF FLESH. “…The woman [became] ... convinced (THROUGH SOUND) [to eat from the tree, anyway]... She saw (SIGHT) that the tree was beautiful and its fruit looked (LUST of the EYES) delicious (TASTE), and she wanted (LUST of the FLESH) the wisdom (PRIDE of LIFE) it would give her. So she took (TOUCH) some of the fruit and ate it (TASTE)...” (Genesis 3:1-7 NLT). “….She [choose to take] (human will) ... some of the fruit and [eat] ... IT. Then she gave some to her husband, who was with her, and HE ATE IT, too …” (Genesis 3:1-7 NLT).
Eve’s SENSES enabled HER to learn and experience THINGS in the world which influenced HOW she MADE her decision and choice to EAT the apple. The body of flesh was ACTIVATED by one or more or her FIVE SENSES. Eve’s body of flesh and one or more of her FIVE SENSES influenced how she should engage, interact, and experience what the SERPENT said. The body of flesh was not CREATED to obey God, but to be a SERVANT VESSEL for the soul and the SPIRIT’s benefit. “…The [flesh]...nature ... never did obey God’s laws, and it never will…” (Romans 8:1-14 NLT).
Therefore, the body of flesh cannot and will NOT obey God, but it will FOLLOW AFTER the FIVE SENSES by engaging, interacting, and experiencing the world as it was CREATED to do. Without the indwelling Holy Spirit and left to itself, the body of flesh, can become TOTALLY DEPRAVED, in the EVIL ONE’S world and out of control, through the FIVE SENSES, taking the imprisoned SOUL along with it! “…The [flesh]...nature ... never did obey God’s laws, and it never will…” (Romans 8:1-14 NLT).
Thus, the problem, with the body of flesh, came when God, the Holy Spirit departed and the SOUL was trapped, within a nature that would NEVER follow after God’s holy commandments. After the Holy Spirit departed, from mankind, the WORLD became FILLED with physical and visual things that incited LUST and human PRIDE, which was totally controlled by the EVIL ONE. “.. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.” (1 John 2:16-17 NLT).
The body of flesh engages, interacts, and experiences the world through the five senses and the world is NOW under the power and influence of the evil one. The soul has NO control over the body of flesh without the indwelling Holy Spirit. The soul, therefore, is engaging, interacting, and experiencing existence or natural life, in a world totally under the power of the EVIL ONE, which leads them inadvertently to follow after him whose only goal is to enslave them through their five senses.
“...We know … that the whole world lies under the power of the evil one” (1 John 5:19 RSV). The body of flesh cannot and will NOT obey God, but it will FOLLOW AFTER the FIVE SENSES by engaging, interacting, and experiencing the world as it was CREATED to do. Left to itself, the body of flesh can become totally depraved and out of control, through the FIVE SENSES, taking the SOUL along with it! “…The [flesh]...nature ... never did obey God’s laws, and it never will…” (Romans 8:1-14 NLT).
The freed and redeemed soul CAN FREELY and willfully choose to follow either the body of flesh and its dictates (outward influences) or the indwelling Holy Spirit (inward influences). “…Choose you this day whom ye will serve (the flesh or the Spirit).” (Joshua 24:15 KJV). An untransformed mind will continue to FOLLOW the information put into the heart by the body of flesh and it dictates, which is now dead, and will, therefore, remain a willful slave to the EVIL ONE. “….you [will become] ... slaves of the one you obey (follow and cooperate with)…” (Romans 6:16 NIV).
For example, if you have an unhealthy eating habit, the untransformed mind will continue to FOLLOW the information put into the heart - by the body of flesh and its dictates - about what and how you should eat. You will, most likely, constantly struggle with it, or continue to eat unhealthily disregarding your personal desire to be healthy or your personal desire to stick to a new eating lifestyle.. “...I want to do what is right, but I can’t. I want to do what is good, but I don’t. …I [am] …a slave to the sin (nature through my untransformed mind) …” (Romans 7:14-25 NLT). “... the sinful nature is always hostile to God. It never did obey God’s laws, and it never will...” (Romans 8:5-7 NLT). “…The sinful nature (flesh) wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the [Holy] Spirit wants. And the [Holy] Spirit gives us desires that are the opposite of what the sinful nature (flesh) desires. These TWO FORCES are constantly fighting each other, so you are not FREE to carry out your good intentions. … …” (Galatians 5 NLT).
The bible urges, the redeemed soul, to be transformed by renewing their minds. “…be transformed by the renewing of your mind... [through the revelation knowledge of God, the Holy Spirit]...” (Romans 12:1 KJV). “... Those who are dominated by the sinful nature (through the untransformed mind) think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit (through the transformed mind) think about things that please the Spirit. So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace...” (Romans 8:5-7 NLT). The REDEEMED soul is FREE and NO LONGER has to follow the body of flesh, which is crucified, or its dictates, but the untransformed mind will continue to influence them to engage, interact, and experience with destructive, sinful behaviors. “… Be transformed by the renewing of your mind….” (Romans 12:2 KJV).
Otherwise, “….you [will become] ... slaves of the one you obey (follow)…” (Romans 6:16 NIV). “…The sinful nature is always hostile (antagonistic and unreceptive) to God (his indwelling Spirit and his holy instructions) …” (Romans 8:1-14 NLT).“..[The sinful nature]... never did obey (follow after) God’s laws, and it never will (follow after god’s holy laws)…” (Romans 8:1-14 NLT). “...those who are still under the control of their sinful nature (through the untransformed mind) can never please God…” (Romans 8:1-14 NLT). “.. .[god’s redeemed people] ... are not controlled by ...[their]... sinful nature. (unless they choose to be) ... [they]... are controlled by the Spirit if [they choose to be AND] have the Spirit of God living in [them] …” (Romans 8:1-14 NLT).“… (Christ lives within the redeemed soul)... The Spirit of God, who (powerfully) raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as God (powerfully) raised Christ Jesus from the dead, he will give (spiritual, power-filled) life to your mortal bodies by this same Spirit living within you…” (Romans 8:1-14 NLT).“… The [indwelling Holy] ... Spirit gives you (the REDEEMED soul, spiritual) life because [you] have been made right with God (reconciled, restored, and made whole with God, the Holy Spirit, through Jesus). …” (Romans 8:1-14 NLT).
“… Therefore, dear brothers and sisters, [the redeemed soul has]... no obligation to do what [their]... sinful nature urges [them]... to do. For if you live by its dictates, you will die. But if through the power of the Spirit (the indwelling Holy Spirit) you [choose to]... put to death the deeds of your sinful nature, you will live. For all who are led by the Spirit of God (the indwelling Holy Spirit) are children of God…” (Romans 8:1-14 NLT).“…Who will free me from this life that is dominated by...[OLD information stored in the unredeemed heart and put there through the body of flesh or sinful nature]? …” (Romans 7:14-25 NLT). “… The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord (THE WORD & the powerful indwelling Holy Spirit)…” (Romans 7:14-25 NLT).
“… Jesus (the WORD of GOD) …came and SPAKE, unto them saying, “All POWER is given unto me (the word) IN heaven and earth…” (Matthew 28:18 KJV). “… Be transformed (HOW?) by the renewing of your mind (through the POWERFUL WORD of God)….” (Romans 12:2 KJV). Will the WORD renew your mind and empower you to live and walk in the FREEDOM Jesus died for you to have? Yes. HOW? “…If the Son (the word) therefore shall make you free, you SHALL be free indeed (without a doubt!!)…” (John 8:36 KJV).
The REDEEMED can FREELY choose to trust in and depend upon the indwelling Holy Spirit to STRENGTHEN them to engage, interact, experience with the world anew. The indwelling Holy Spirit produces fruit and the Word introduces new information into the heart of the redeemed soul. In addition, the WORD of God introduces new information into the heart, that FEEDS the mind, which form new thoughts that direct NEW behaviors. “…God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son “INTO” [YOUR HEART]…” (Galatians 4:6 NASB). “…I will put a new spirit...[AND HEART]... in you…” (Ezekiel 36:26 NLT). “…The Lord (JESUS, the Word) is that [indwelling] ...Spirit (that makes the heart new and restores the soul)…” (2 Corinthians 3:17 KJV). “…Jesus Christ (the Word) is IN YOU…” (2 Corinthians 13:5 KJV). “…I can do all things through Christ (the Word) which strengtheneth me…” (Philippians 4:13 KJV).
The body of flesh is crucified, but it left its influence through information within the heart, which still form evil thoughts within the untransformed mind. The untransformed mind was so accustomed to the evil one’s information - given by the body of flesh and its dictates - that the redeemed soul willfully and voluntarily allow their thoughts to be formed by the crucified sinful nature. On the other hand, the indwelling Holy Spirit, through the transformed mind, wants to influence and sanctify the redeemed soul. The Word of God will cleanse the heart, that cleanses what FEEDS the mind, so it will not form evil thoughts, but righteous thoughts that empower them to live and walk in freedom from the sinful nature
.“…The sinful nature (flesh) wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the [Holy] Spirit wants. And the [Holy] Spirit gives us desires that are the opposite of what the sinful nature (flesh) desires. These TWO FORCES are constantly fighting each other, so you are not FREE to carry out your good intentions. … …” (Galatians 5 NLT). “... Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace. For the sinful nature is always hostile to God. It never did obey God’s laws, and it never will...” (Romans 8:5-7 NLT).
One or the other - the body of flesh that desires to do evil or the indwelling Spirit that desires to do righteous - will influence, the redeemed soul, through the information within the heart which SEND FORTH THOUGHTS (evil or righteous) that command behavior. “…The sinful nature (flesh) wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the [Holy] Spirit wants ...These TWO FORCES are constantly fighting each other, so you are not FREE to carry out your good intentions...” (Galatians 5 NLT).
If the information within the heart is NOT renewed, the information put there by the body of flesh (sinful nature), which is crucified, will CONTINUE to send forth evil thoughts that COMMAND and CONTROL your behavior. An unrenewed heart will make it IMPOSSIBLE to overcome EVIL THOUGHTS, EVIL BEHAVIORS, or to LIVE FREE from the crucified SIN NATURE. “... the sinful nature is always hostile to God. It never did obey ... and it never will...” (Romans 8:5-7 NLT). “...I want to do what is right, but I can’t. I want to do what is good, but I don’t…” (Romans 7:14-25 NLT). “…Apart from [the indwelling Holy Spirit]… [the redeemed soul can] ... do nothing [they cannot renew their hearts(minds)]…” (John 15:5 NIV).
God’s people are told: “… [The body of the REDEEMED soul becomes]... the temple of the Holy Ghost (Spirit) which is in [them]…” (1 Corinthians 6:19 KJV). “ …The Spirit of God dwelleth in [the REDEEMED soul]…” (1 Corinthians 3:16 KJV). “…Therefore if any man (woman) be in Christ, he (she) is a NEW creature …” (2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV). “… All things are … [MADE] … NEW…” (2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV). Yet the bible also says: “… Be transformed (live and walk as a New Creation) by the renewing of your mind (which will feed “it” new information that’s now within the redeemed heart) (through the powerful WORD of God)….” (Romans 12:2 KJV).
How is the redeemed soul a NEW CREATION and yet have the SAME MIND? First God RESTORES the SOUL to spiritual LIFE. “…the Holy Spirit gives birth to (or restores) SPIRITUAL LIFE…” (John 3:6 NLT). God is a “…restorer of thy life…” (Ruth 4:15 KJV). “…He restoreth my SOUL…” (Psalm 23 KJV). “…The law of the LORD (the WORD of God) is perfect, restoring the SOUL…” (Psalm 19 NASB). “….He (the WORD OF GOD) restoreth my soul….” (PSALM 23:1-3 NLT). “…I (God, the holy spirit) will restore…” (Jeremiah 30:17 KJV). “….Jesus Christ (the WORD of GOD) maketh thee WHOLE (AGAIN)…” (Acts 9:34 KJV). “... and man (woman) became a living soul... [again] …” (Genesis 2:7 KJV).
Second, God SETS your soul FREE from the bondage of the SINFUL NATURE, which is crucified. “... our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin...” (Romans 6:6 KJV). “….Jesus Christ (the WORD of GOD) maketh thee WHOLE (AGAIN)…” (Acts 9:34 KJV). “... and man (woman) became a living soul …” (Genesis 2:7 KJV). “... [the redeemed soul has been] made free from sin (the sinful nature)….” (Romans 6:18 KJV). “... If the Son (the WORD) therefore shall make you free, you SHALL be free indeed” (John 8:36 KJV). “…Where the Spirit (indwelling Holy Spirit) of the Lord is, there is liberty (freedom)...” (2 Corinthians 3:17 KJV). “ …The Spirit of God dwelleth in [the REDEEMED soul]…” (1 Corinthians 3:16 KJV). “... I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me...” (Galatians 2:20 KJV). The body of flesh is crucified. “...We know that our old sinful selves were crucified with Christ so that sin might lose its power in our lives. We are no longer slaves to sin...” (Romans 6:6 NLT). “... My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in (and depending upon) the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me...” (Galatians 2:20 NLT). “..they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh (the sinful nature) with the affections and lusts...” (Galatians 5:24 KJV). “...Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there...” (Galatians 5:24 NLT).
Third, God has RESTORED spiritual LIFE, he has set the SOUL FREE from the bondage and imprisonment of the SINFUL NATURE (the body of flesh). Now the redeemed soul “is” in the position to FREELY and WILLFULLY choose to follow God and NOT their SINFUL NATURE. “... [the redeemed soul has been] made free from sin….” (Romans 6:18 KJV). “... If the Son therefore shall make you free, you SHALL be free indeed...” (John 8:36 KJV). “… Be transformed by the renewing of your mind (through the WORD)….” (Romans 12:2 KJV). “…Choose you this day whom ye will serve (the flesh or the Spirit).” (Joshua 24:15 KJV). “….you [will become] ... slaves of the one you obey (follow)…” (Romans 6:16 NIV). “...I want to do what is right, but I can’t. I want to do what is good, but I don’t. …I [am] …a slave to the sin (nature through my untransformed mind) …” (Romans 7:14-25 NLT). “... the sinful nature is always hostile to God. It never did obey God’s laws, and it never will...” (Romans 8:5-7 NLT).“… Be transformed by the renewing of your mind….” (Romans 12:2 KJV). “…Can an Ethiopian change his skin or a leopard its spots? Neither can you do good who are accustomed to doing evil…” (Jeremiah 13:23 NIV). “...I want to do what is right, but I can’t…” (Romans 7:14-25 NLT).
“…Who will free me from this life that is dominated by sin? …” (Romans 7:14-25 NLT). “…The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord…” (Romans 7:14-25 NLT). Jesus Christ sets the redeemed soul FREE. The bible says God sent him “...to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of prison to them that are bound...” (Isaiah 61:1). Why didn’t God erase ALL the old information left in the heart by the sinful nature? In the beginning, back in the Garden of Eden, God created mankind with a human will. Adam and Eve were given a human will to choose how they wanted to respond in any and every situation they encountered. When God sets the soul FREE, the soul is FREED to CHOOSE again between evil and righteousness. When the soul is in bondage and imprisoned by the sinful nature it is not FREE to choose anything. The captive soul is under the influence, dictatorship, and power of the Evil One. When the soul is FREED, the power of CHOICE is FREED also. God has provided EVERYTHING, the redeemed soul needs to live and walk in FREEDOM.
“… choose LIFE …” (Deuteronomy 30:19 KJV). “… Jesus (the Word) said … I am the life…..” (John 11:25 KJV). “…Choose you this day whom ye will serve….” (Joshua 24:15 KJV). “…The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who CHOOSE that way. …” (Matthew 7:13-14 NLT).“… I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore [YOU] … choose…” (Deuteronomy 30:19 KJV).
CHOOSING, however, between life and death or right and wrong REMAINS the responsibility of the redeemed soul. God has provided ALL that the redeemed soul NEEDS to live and walk in FREEDOM from the sinful nature, but it is a willful and voluntary choice to follow God’s instructions“…God is the one who provides …” (2 Corinthians 9:10-13 KJV). “… God will supply all [your need]…” (Philippians 4:19 NASB). “…God will generously PROVIDE all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to “SHARE” WITH OTHERS…” (2 Corinthians 9:8 NLT). “….The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. ….” (PSALM 23:1-3 NLT). “… The Lord is GOOD to “ALL”…” (Psalm 145:9 KJV). “…His (God, the Holy Spirit’s) DIVINE POWER hath given unto [his people].. ALL THINGS that pertain unto life and godliness…” (2 Peter 1:3 KJV).
Nothing is more precious that the power of choice, but it comes with the responsibility of accepting whatever the consequences are of one’s actions. The heart is the information center and it is also home of the human will. Human will is the ONE’S power of choice given to every man and woman by God. Thus, the information that goes into the heart, stays in the heart, or leaves the heart is the CHOICE of the human will. The redeemed soul is responsible for “choosing” to RENEW his or her OWN MIND. “… Be transformed by the renewing of your mind….” (Romans 12:2 KJV). It is “their” mind given to them by God. Whether they remain influenced by the sinful nature or become influenced by the indwelling Holy Spirit is a CHOICE. If the redeemed soul allows “their” mind to remain UNRENEWED they are choosing to accept, whatever the consequences are, of their actions or choices.
The redeemed soul that doesn’t live and walk in the FREEDOM that the Word of God promises will blame God, his word, the church, church folks, hypocrites, clergy, other church members, the environment, circumstances, trials, tribulations, and anything or anybody else, but themselves. Regardless of who or what a person believes to be the blame for their choices, accepting the responsible for their part in the DECISION can’t be avoided. The redeemed soul has information within their hearts influenced by the Evil One. If they choose to follow that information they are the ones CHOOSING to do so and are willing participates. They have options and can accept the responsibility to do something DIFFERENT like RENEWING their hearts(minds). IT’S A PERSONAL CHOICE!“… Be transformed by the renewing of your mind….” (Romans 12:2 KJV).
“...letting your sinful nature control your mind (is a choice and) leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind (is also a choice and) leads to life and peace...” (Romans 8:5-7 NLT).“…The sinful nature (flesh) wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the [Holy] Spirit wants ...These TWO FORCES are constantly fighting each other, so you are not FREE to carry out your good intentions...” (Galatians 5 NLT). “...letting your sinful nature control your mind (is a CHOICE that) leads to death...” (Romans 8:5-7 NLT).
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