Let Us Walk By The Spirit

“Death to the Flesh” is to be the battle cry of every child of God because if you don’t, it [the flesh] can kill you. When will we determine that we will walk by the spirit who dwells within? [Because the spirit realm is the reality, the material realm is only supplemental.] Many lose crowns by sparing Amalekites and their possessions, thinking some good could be used as a sacrifice to Christ Jesus somehow (1 Samuel 15:15).

Brothers and sisters, in view of all we have shared about God’s mercies and compassion, I encourage you to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, dedicated to God and pleasing to Him. This kind of worship is appropriate for you. Don’t become like the people of this world [stuck in the material]. Instead, change the way you think. Then you will always be able to determine what God really wants – what is good, pleasing, and perfect (Romans 12:1-2).

Get rid of your bitterness, hot tempers, anger, loud quarreling, cursing, and hatred. Be kind to each other, sympathetic, forgiving each other as God has forgiven you through Christ Jesus (Ephesians 4:31-32).

Flee from youthful passions, and [instead] pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart (2 Timothy 2:22).

Character is made by what you stand for; reputation by what you fall far. (Alexander Woollcott)

So then brothers and sisters, don’t let anyone move you off the foundation of your faith. Always excel in the work you do for the Lord. You know that the hard work you do for the Lord is not pointless (1 Corinthians 15:58).

Watch! Stand fast in the faith.  Be brave!  Be strong!  Let all you do be done with love (1 Corinthians 16:13-14).

So let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven! (Matthew 5:16)

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others as better than yourself (Philippians 2:3).

Aim for perfection. Listen to my appeal. Be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you (2 Corinthians 13:11).

Be completely humble and gentle. Be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace (Ephesians 4:2-3).

Try to live peacefully with everyone, and try to live holy lives, because if you don’t, you will not see the Lord. (Hebrews 12:14).

Be a peace among yourselves (1 Thessalonians 5:13).

Live as children of the light (Ephesians 5:8).