Live by the Spirit, I say, and do not gratify the desires of the flesh. For what the flesh desires is opposed to the Spirit, and what the Spirit desires is opposed to the flesh; for these are opposed to each other, to prevent you from doing what you want. Galatians 5:16-17
The flesh will always lead you into trouble. It is very important that Christians exercise control over flesh. It is a very difficult thing to do, but with the help of the Holy Spirit, you can achieve it. The flesh leads us to personal satisfaction, whereas the spirit, leads to God's way of doing things. Yesterday we live by the flesh, but today we let the spirit lead us because we have been brought for a great price (The blood of Christ). Today we exercise self-control.
Adam and Eve give us the example of what can happen we make decision according to the flesh (we die). In Luke 11:3 Jesus makes this wonderful promise of strength to those who trust Him: If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!
Trust Jesus Christ and ask Him for more of God's Holy Spirit, and He will help you to control yourself. Remember, 2 Timothy 1: 17 says this is a major reason that He gives us His Spirit. He will not fail in what He has promised because the request fits perfectly into God's purpose of creating sons in His image.
Don't be discouraged. The battle of the flesh is already won more than 2000 years ago. You have the victory. Confess it and accept it
Without Christ we can do nothing, but with Him, all is possible. Stand firm my friend.
Praise the Lord!
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