Walk in the Spirit

Galatians 5:16-18

"I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law."

If we live according to God's Word and remain sensitive to the promptings of the Holy Spirit, then we will not fall into the sins of the flesh. However, we cannot simply empty ourselves of our former sins and expect to succeed. Instead, we must replace our former sinful thoughts and actions by meditating on the pure Word of God and living to glorify Him in faithful service. If we desire to live righteously before God and become more like Christ, then we must make a daily effort to put away our own sinful nature and follow after the purity of God. Therefore, think on His word and be renewed daily, seek to become more like Christ in obedience and selflessness, go often to God in prayer and be refreshed by His love and forgiveness, and serve God in everything you do with all joy, thanks, love, and godliness. By our faithful service and our continued spiritual growth, our life will be full and complete by God's grace. Although we will never reach perfection on this earth, we can take hold of the promise that when we are brought before God in Heaven, He will glorify us so that our sinful nature will be no more. What better way to praise and glorify God than by giving Him the entirety of our lives and letting Him use us for His perfect will!

Philippians 4:8

"Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things."