SPRING-LOADED TOWARD THE SPIRIT
Walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. Galatians 5:16
Walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. Galatians 5:16
There will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves. 2 Peter 2:1
..the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might. Ephesians 1:19
Therefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature. The old things passed away; behold, new things have come. 2 Corinthians 5:17
Dan and Cindy were a fine young Christian couple who were preparing for ministry on the mission field. Then tragedy struck: Cindy was raped. As hard as she tried to get back to normal life, Cindy couldn't shake the horrible memories and feelings from her experience.
For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. Romans 8:14
I enjoy asking people, "Who are you?" It sounds like a simple question requiring a simple answer, but it really isn't. For example, if someone asked me, "Who are you?" I might answer, "Neil Anderson".
"No, that's your name. Who are you?"
"I'm an American".
"No, that's where you live".
Now this is eternal life: that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent (John 17:3 NIV)
We are to grow up in all aspects into Him. Ephesians 4:15. It was for freedom that Christ set us free. Galatians 5:1
The fruit of the light consists in all goodness and righteousness and truth. Ephesians 5:9
One morning I rose early, had my devotions and started making a special breakfast for my family. I was stirring the muffin mix, singing and feeling great when my sleepy-eyed son, Karl, wandered into the kitchen. He grabbed a box of cereal and an empty bowl and headed for the table.
"Hey, Karl, just a second. We're not having cereal this morning. We're going to sit around the table together and have a big breakfast with muffins".
Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human institution. 1 Peter 2:13
Every other sin that a man commits is outside his body, but the immoral man [fornicator] sins against his own body. 1 Corinthians 6:18