The flesh is another deadly enemy of man. The flesh attacks the soul
through its poisonous activities. These activities are listed in Galatians
5:19-21;
“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.”
The above listed activities of the flesh are deadly, primarily because
they prevent a man inheriting the kingdom
of God . An enemy is not a
serious one if it can only kill you, but cannot prevent you from making it to
heaven.
Jesus Christ said:
“And
fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul; but
rather fear him which is able to destroy both souls and body in hell.” Matthew
10:28
Consequently, the flesh and its activities are very dangerous, but
Christians have become so complacent that they sit back and allow these
activities drag them off the track of heaven. The Bible says:
“Can one
go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned? So he that goeth into his
neighbour’s wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent… But whoso
committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it
destoryeth his own soul.” Proverbs 6:28, 32
The works
of the flesh can be destroyed through only one means and that means is Jesus
Christ. Beloved, I encourage you to give you life to Christ totally today, and
do away with all works of the flesh.
Action Point: Pray with Colossians 3:5 (NLT - So put to death the sinful,
earthly things lurking within you. Have nothing to do with sexual immorality,
impurity, lust, and evil desires. Don’t be greedy, for a greedy person is an
idolater, worshiping the things of this world).
Bible in
one year: 1st Kings 7:1-8:21, Proverbs 16:6-19
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