The Spirit says: Forgive. The Flesh says: Hold a grudge.
The Spirit says: Be temperate. The Flesh says: Eat whatever you want, whenever you feel like it.
The Spirit says: Give that money to someone in need. The Flesh says: Spend that money on yourself.
The Spirit says: Spend some time in the Word and prayer. The Flesh says: You’ve had a long day, chill out in front of the TV for the evening.
The Spirit says: Hold your tongue. What you are about to say is not kind or necessary. The Flesh says: Tell it like it is.
Everytime we choose to give in to the flesh, rather than yielding to the Spirit of God, we allow sin to gain mastery over us. On the other hand, everytime we say yes to the Spirit, we give Him greater control of our lives.















