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” (Galatians 5:17)
What exactly does it mean to ‘serve’ the flesh? Bowing down to demonic spirits and false gods would be an obvious one but Satan is way more coy than that disguising and tricking you into activities that will drag you down. Some don’t appear ‘that bad’ but in the end can come back to haunt you.
This time of year you may think of sorcery, witchcraft, and fortune telling but even reading an innocent horoscope is bowing to the flesh as is the type of material you choose to read or the activity you engage in. Even wrong acquaintances not following the Lord can soon lead you the wrong way.
Obvious fleshy activities would be adultery, pornography, illicit sexual behavior, using your body as that of a prostitute. Lusting after the same sex or opposite sex is fleshly even though our world says it is okay. When you take a stand to stay holy, you are marching against a culture put in place by the enemy to hurt and destroy you. Stand strong and stay Holy as God is Holy.
PRAYER: Each and every day give me strength to say no to earthly temptations that our present day culture often gives a stamp of approval to. Help those I know caught up in behavior of the flesh that breaks your heart. Bring conviction to all of us. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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