One Way or The Other

Studying Genesis this year has been a wonderful experience!  I never knew I could apply so much from the Old Testament to my present day life.  During our discussion Wednesday night, I learned a fascinating concept....

We can either live in the works of the flesh (jealousy, envy, pride, disrespect, hatred, anger, etc.) or choose to inwardly live in the fruits of the spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control).  When we abide in Jesus, life goes from the inside out.  Our mission is to focus on the fruit of our spirit and not works of our flesh!  It's one way or the other!!

It's easy for me to live in the flesh, but to stand firm in the spirit can be more difficult.  The question was asked, "what is in your life that is competing with what God wants to do in and through you?"  That was a big question!

"The Spirit gives life, the flesh counts for nothing.  The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life."  ~John 6:63