{"id":11065,"date":"2024-04-05T06:06:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-05T11:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/servias.org\/?p=11065"},"modified":"2024-04-02T07:07:33","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T12:07:33","slug":"its-your-decision-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/servias.org\/?p=11065","title":{"rendered":"It&#8217;s Your Decision"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a><em>How do we consistently walk in THE SPIRIT!<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Galatians chapter 5:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">16&nbsp; I say emphatically: <strong><u>Walk (live) in the Spirit<\/u><\/strong>, <strong>and you shall not<\/strong> fulfill the lust of the flesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In other Words, make the path of the Spirit the place where you habitually live and walk.&nbsp; Become so comfortable on this spiritual path that you learn to leisurely and peacefully stroll along in that realm.&nbsp; Living your life in this Spirit realm is the best and only way to guarantee that you will not allow the yearnings of your flesh to creep out and fulfill themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">17 When your self-life craves the things that offend the Holy Spirit you hinder Him from living free within you! And the Holy Spirit\u2019s intense cravings hinder your self-life from dominating you! <strong>So then, the two incompatible and conflicting forces within you are your self-life of the flesh and the new creation life of the Spirit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The flesh produces works whereas the Spirit produces fruit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">19&nbsp; Now <strong><u>the works of the flesh<\/u><\/strong> are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">20 idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">21 envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that <strong>those who practice such things will not inherit the Kingdom of God<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Passion Translation describes these works of the flesh in today\u2019s terms as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sexual immorality<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">lustful thoughts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">pornography<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">chasing after things instead of God<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">manipulating others<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">hatred of those who get in your way<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">senseless arguments<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">resentment when others are favored<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">temper tantrums<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">angry quarrels<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">only thinking of yourself<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">being in love with your own opinions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">being envious of the blessings of others<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">murder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">uncontrolled addictions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">wild parties<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">and all other similar behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These works ultimately produce death and destruction whether it be life or relationships with others.&nbsp; Some are obvious whereas other works are subtle.&nbsp; For instance, \u201cbeing in love with your own opinion\u201d is dangerous in a subtle way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a person has decided beforehand that nothing you have to show him is worth his time, he will be stubbornly&nbsp;stupid.&nbsp; He will see it as foolishness.&nbsp; He has no common sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wisdom and understanding are necessary for us to fully embrace the beauty of GOD\u2019S Word written specifically for our benefit.&nbsp; The Source of our wisdom and understanding comes from The Holy Spirit, not from the opinions of so-called experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">James wrote by The Holy Spirit in James chapter 3:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">13&nbsp; If you consider yourself to be wise and one who understands the ways of God, advertise it with a beautiful, fruitful life guided by Wisdom\u2019s gentleness. Never brag or boast about what you\u2019ve done and you\u2019ll prove that you\u2019re truly wise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">14 But if there is bitter jealousy or competition hiding in your heart, then don\u2019t deny it and try to compensate for it by boasting and being phony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">15 For that has nothing to do with God\u2019s Heavenly Wisdom but can best be described as the wisdom of this world, both selfish and devilish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">16 So wherever jealousy and selfishness are uncovered, you will also find many troubles and every kind of meanness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">17 But the Wisdom from above is always pure, filled with peace, considerate and teachable. It is filled with Love and never displays prejudice or hypocrisy in any form<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">18 and <strong>It always bears the beautiful harvest of righteousness<\/strong>! Good seeds of Wisdom\u2019s fruit will be planted with peaceful acts by those who cherish making peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every one of us produces fruit from our actions.&nbsp; Our actions will result from either our spirit, our flesh, or both.&nbsp; It is up to each of us on a daily basis, to decide whether we produce works of the flesh or fruit of The Spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take a moment each time you are confronted with the opportunity to respond.&nbsp; As James stated in chapter 1 verse 19, \u201cBe swift to hear and slow to speak\u2026 or respond, then decide on your response.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How do we consistently walk in THE SPIRIT! Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Galatians chapter 5: 16&nbsp; I say emphatically: Walk (live) in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. 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