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attack from the flesh. Your most vulnerable point is your 'flesh',
which drives you to do your own thing. Its motto is 'It's all about me!'
From start to finish it 'looks out for number one', always wanting to
be 'first in line'. That's the genetic make-up of our flesh. And it
can't be saved, sanctified, or spiritualised because 'That which is born
of the flesh is flesh...' (John 3:6 NKJV) and nothing else. 'The Spirit
and your desires are enemies of each other. They are always fighting
each other and keeping you from doing what you feel you should'
(Galatians 5:17 CEV). So how do you control your 'flesh'? 1) Make a
choice. '...Choose today whom you will serve...' (Joshua 24:15 GWT).
During the American Civil War thousands of Yankee and Confederate
soldiers were killed by 'friendly fire'. Why? Because they lacked
uniforms that identified the side to which they belonged. Be clear about
which side you're on, and let those around you know it. 2) Cut the
supply lines to the flesh. In war time, generals devote a lot of
attention to blowing up bridges, highways and railroads to deprive the
enemy of the vital supplies they need to win. Your flesh can't control
you if you cut off its supply line. '...Don't let yourself think about
ways to indulge your evil desires' (Romans 13:14 NLT). 3) Maintain
regular communication with base command. Even well-trained soldiers with
the finest equipment and best officers can't win when they're cut off
from base command. So stay in touch: 'Pray in the Spirit at all times
and on every occasion...' (Ephesians 6:18 NLT). |
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