Scripture

For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.
(Romans 8:5)

Devotional

What is the difference between living according to the flesh and according to the Spirit? Quite simply, it comes down to a matter of violation. If, for example, you violate God’s Word you are living according to the flesh. If you violate your conscience, you most likely are living according to the flesh. If you violate your word, your marriage or commitments, again, you are living according to the flesh. Therefore, living according to the Spirit is living in obedience to the Word of God. It is keeping your word, your commitments, and marriage vows. Living according to the Spirit is having a clear conscience before a holy God. When we live according to the Spirit, we are mindful of our prayer and devotional life. We are faithful to the Body of Christ, His Church. When we live according to the Spirit, we grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ.

Thought For The Night

“It’s not the ship in the water but the water in the ship that sinks it. So it’s not the Christian in the world but the world in the Christian that constitutes the danger.” J. Wilbur Chapman (1859-1918) Evangelist and pastor

Evening Text

Romans 8:5: For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.

Looking for Answers

Is God Spirit or flesh? Consider John 4:24.
What are the things of the Spirit? Consider Galatians 5:22-26.
What are the things of the flesh? Consider Galatians 5:19-21.

Evening Study Guide

Defining: “To Live” is more than existence and enduring. It is be animated, interested in life, to know the presence of God (Psalm 16:11).

Referencing: “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly,” John 10:10.

Applying: I have found that thankful people are happy people and that happy people enjoy life. Likewise, remember, “He who would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit. Let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it,”
1 Peter 3:10-11.