Works Of The Flesh

The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions. Galatians 5:19-20

What does the ‘works of the flesh’ mean? Besides the items listed in today’s verse it would also be relying on your own efforts to do things and not waiting on God. When you do you have turmoil, confusion, tension, and a lack of peace.

Works of the flesh are not of God. The enemy may make you fall into this trap by many seemingly innocent tricks but do not fall for his schemes. Bible teacher Joyce Meyer says “it is our energy trying to do God’s work”.

Are you playing on Satan’s playground and leaning in to works of your flesh or are you submitting yourself to God daily?

PRAYER:It is so easy to succumb to tricks of the enemy and he uses many methods that seem legit to trick those not discerning and grounded in the word. Help me Lord to stay alert to his schemes and protect my family as well. In Jesus’ name.