“Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.” (Romans 8:5-6 NLT)
There is a constant tug of war between our sinful nature and our Spirit nature. Humans are predisposed to egotism. Self-reliance, apart from God, leads to self-glorification. We dig in our heels and pull as hard as we can until we get our own way. What we fail to recognize is that this is not some game at an afternoon picnic; it is a tug of war for our souls.
Dependence on God requires us to oppose the pull of egocentrism. Each time we trust, thank, and praise God--it’s a tug in the right direction. When we are led by our Spirit nature, our minds are anchored in Christ. This enables us to get a firm grip on life. As we lean back in faith, our thoughts and behavior become aligned with a single purpose--pleasing and glorifying God above all else.
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