12/05/2026
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Are You Driven By The Flesh or By The Spirit?
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π₯ FLESH VS SPIRIT
π Main Text:
π Galatians 5:16-17
βThis I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.β
π Key Verse:
π Romans 8:6
βFor to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.β
π INTRODUCTION
Every believer faces a daily battle:
βοΈ Flesh versus Spirit
βοΈ Carnal desires versus godly desires
βοΈ Temporary pleasure versus eternal purpose
The flesh says:
β βPlease yourself.β
β βFollow your feelings.β
β βLive for now.β
But the Spirit says:
β
βWalk with God.β
β
βLive by faith.β
β
βSeek eternal things.β
In the Dispensational truth:
π Believers are saved by grace
π Sealed by the Holy Spirit
π Placed into the Body of Christ
π Called to walk spiritually
The Christian life is not:
β Sinless perfection
β Legalistic performance
It is:
β
Walking by the Spirit through grace
1οΈβ£ βοΈ THE FLESH PRODUCES CARNAL DESTRUCTION
π Galatians 5:19-21
The flesh always leads downward.
πΉ A. THE FLESH Craves Sinful Pleasure
π Romans 13:14
πΉ B. THE FLESH Creates Bo***ge
π John 8:34
πΉ C. THE FLESH Corrupts The Mind
π Romans 8:7
πΉ D. THE FLESH Cannot Please God
π Romans 8:8
π Fleshly living satisfies briefly but destroys deeply.
2οΈβ£ ποΈ THE SPIRIT PRODUCES CHRISTLIKE CHARACTER
π Galatians 5:22-23
The Holy Spirit produces spiritual fruit.
πΉ A. THE SPIRIT Develops Love
π Colossians 3:14
πΉ B. THE SPIRIT Directs Peace
π Philippians 4:7
πΉ C. THE SPIRIT Delivers Self-Control
π 2 Timothy 1:7
πΉ D. THE SPIRIT Displays Godliness
π Titus 2:11-12
π Spiritual growth comes through yieldedness to God.
3οΈβ£ π THE SCRIPTURES PROVIDE SPIRITUAL STRENGTH
π Colossians 3:16
Godβs Word renews the believerβs mind.
πΉ A. SCRIPTURE Renews Thinking
π Romans 12:2
πΉ B. SCRIPTURE Reveals Truth
π 2 Timothy 3:16
πΉ C. SCRIPTURE Rebukes Error
π Titus 1:9
πΉ D. SCRIPTURE Reinforces Faith
π Romans 10:17
π A starving Bible leads to a starving spirit.
4οΈβ£ π THE SAINT MUST PRACTICE SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINE
π 1 Thessalonians 5:17
Spiritual victory requires spiritual habits.
πΉ A. PRAY Continually
π Philippians 4:6
πΉ B. PRAISE God Thankfully
π Ephesians 5:20
πΉ C. PURSUE Fellowship
π Hebrews 10:25
πΉ D. PREACH The Gospel Boldly
π Romans 1:16
π Neglected spirituality strengthens carnality.
5οΈβ£ π THE SAVIOR PROVIDES ETERNAL SATISFACTION
π Colossians 2:10
Only Christ truly satisfies the soul.
πΉ A. CHRIST Completes The Believer
π Philippians 4:19
πΉ B. CHRIST Comforts The Heart
π 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
πΉ C. CHRIST Conquers Emptiness
π John 10:10
πΉ D. CHRIST Calls Us Higher
π Philippians 3:14
π The flesh says βnever enough,β but Christ says βcomplete.β
6οΈβ£ π THE SAINT SHOULD SEEK ETERNAL THINGS
π Colossians 3:1-2
Spiritual believers focus on heavenly realities.
πΉ A. SEEK God First
π Matthew 6:33
πΉ B. SET Affections Above
π Colossians 3:2
πΉ C. STORE Eternal Treasures
π 2 Corinthians 4:18
πΉ D. STAND In Grace
π Romans 5:2
π Earthly pleasures fade, but eternal rewards remain.
7οΈβ£ π£ THE SPIRITUAL BELIEVER SHOULD SHINE FOR CHRIST
π Philippians 2:15
Believers are called to reflect Christ.
πΉ A. WALK Worthy Of Your Calling
π Ephesians 4:1
πΉ B. WITNESS To The Lost
π 2 Corinthians 5:20
πΉ C. WITHSTAND Worldly Temptation
π Romans 12:2
πΉ D. WORSHIP In Spirit And Truth
π Philippians 3:3
π A Spirit-filled life points others to Jesus Christ.
π CONCLUSION
The flesh offers:
β Temporary pleasure
β Empty satisfaction
β Spiritual weakness
β Carnal destruction
But the Spirit offers:
β
Peace
β
Purpose
β
Fulfillment
β
Eternal reward
In the Dispensational truth:
π Believers are not under the Law
π We walk by grace
π Empowered by the Holy Spirit
π Grounded in sound doctrine
The victorious Christian life is not:
β Self-effort
β Religious performance
It is:
β
Walking daily in dependence upon Christ
π Romans 8:14
βFor as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.β
π£ CALL TO ACTION
π WHAT SHOULD BELIEVERS DO TODAY?
πΉ A. REJECT Fleshly Living
π Romans 13:14
πΉ B. RENEW Your Mind With Scripture
π Romans 12:2
πΉ C. RELY On The Holy Spirit
π Galatians 5:16
πΉ D. REFOCUS On Eternal Things
π Colossians 3:2
π₯ FINAL THOUGHTS
β¨ The flesh satisfies temporarily.
β¨ The Spirit satisfies eternally.
β¨ Carnality leads to emptiness.
β¨ Christ brings fulfillment.
β¨ The believer walks by faith.
β¨ Godβs Word renews the mind.
β¨ Prayer strengthens the spirit.
β¨ Grace teaches holy living.
β¨ Eternal things matter most.
β¨ Jesus Christ is enough.
β¨ Spiritual growth glorifies God.
β¨ Walking in the Spirit changes everything.
π βTHE FLESH PROMISES PLEASURE BUT PRODUCES EMPTINESS β THE SPIRIT LEADS TO LIFE AND PEACE.β π
π PREACH THE WORD β RIGHTLY DIVIDING THE WORD OF TRUTH π
