DAILY DEVOTIONAL READING Tue. 9/12/2014 Crucifying The Carnal Nature Rom. 8:1-11 After giving one’s life to Jesus, the natural self, which was under the control of sin, will want to rise and dominate. Spiritual maturity is demonstrated by crucifying this natural self, also known as the carnal nature. As long as a person gives free rein to his carnal nature, he cannot grow spiritually, because the carnal nature and the spiritual nature are enemies. The carnal man cannot please God. Jesus did not give room for His carnal nature to operate. He was tempted the same way as we are, yet without sinning. We should imitate Paul who was able to say “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me” Gal. 2:20. Many remain spiritual babes because they refuse to crucify the carnal nature. Is your carnal nature still ruling your desires and tastes? Point of Emphasis: Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth. Do not let sin reign over you. Prayer Point: Father, give me total victory over the flesh, which wants to rule over me. Author: GOFAMINT
Posted on: Tue, 09 Dec 2014 06:00:36 +0000
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