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What are the desires of the flesh?
The desires of the flesh are against the Spirit.
What are the works of the flesh?
The works of the flesh are sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these.
What are the fruit of the Spirit?
The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.
What happens to those who do the works of the flesh?
Those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
What happens to those who belong to Christ Jesus?
Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
Study Notes
The Desires of the Flesh
- The desires of the flesh are sinful and opposed to the will of God
- They are driven by human nature and carnal appetites
The Works of the Flesh
- Examples of works of the flesh include:
- Immorality, impurity, and sensuality
- Idolatry, sorcery, and enmity
- Strife, jealousy, and fits of anger
- Rivalries, dissensions, and divisions
- Envy, drunkenness, and orgies
- These works are characterized by selfishness, pride, and rebellion against God
The Fruit of the Spirit
- The fruit of the Spirit is the result of allowing the Holy Spirit to control and guide one's life
- Examples of the fruit of the Spirit include:
- Love, joy, and peace
- Patience, kindness, and goodness
- Faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control
- These fruit are characterized by humility, obedience, and a desire to please God
The Consequences of the Works of the Flesh
- Those who practice the works of the flesh will not inherit the kingdom of God
- They will face the wrath of God and eternal separation from Him
The Freedom of Believers in Christ Jesus
- Those who belong to Christ Jesus have been set free from the power of sin and the flesh
- They are no longer slaves to their sinful desires, but are empowered to live a new life in Christ
- They will experience the freedom and joy of living in accordance with the will of God
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