For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life
and peace (Romans 8:6).
Some people make their lives difficult by living according to their
natural, fleshly instincts. Those fleshly instincts are what we call “fallen
instincts.” In other words, they’re based on the fallen nature of man. Fleshly
instincts can’t help you. They may take you a long way, but they’ll never take
you all the way.
It’s easy for some people to pray through their natural instincts when
they need help. They cry, “Oh God, please help me! I need some help.” You need
to recognize that we’re in a spiritual kingdom that operates with definite
principles. To be ignorant of these principles will lead to frustration and
despondency. God said, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge...”
(Hosea 4:6).
Understand this: when you were born again, you were translated from the
domain of darkness—the kingdom of this world—into the Kingdom of God
Jesus said the one who’s born again is a mystery to the world (John 3:8).
The principles by which we operate aren’t available to this world. We see and
think differently. We don’t talk according to our experiences, what we see or
feel. We pray, talk and act according to what the Word says. Glory to God!
CONFESSION: I’m not moved by what I feel, see or perceive through the
senses! I live in, and by the Word! I’m triumphant by the Word, making progress
with giant strides. Halleluiah!
Further Study: 1 Corinthians 2:14 CEV That’s why only someone who
has God’s Spirit can understand spiritual blessings. Anyone who doesn’t have
God’s Spirit thinks these blessings are foolish.
Romans 8:6-8 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually
minded is life and peace. 7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for
it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. 8 So then they that
are in the flesh cannot please God.
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Hebrews 3, Jeremiah 38-40
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