INSTINCTS For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? 1 Corinthians 3:3 God is working through men/women with carnal instincts. (2 Corn 4:7) But we have this treasure in EARTHEN VESSELS, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. If this carnal instinct is unchecked, a person will discover he can lead no one. People are unable to fast, they cannot control their stomachs. Some women have the natural instinct to be jealous or quarrelsome.If you do not check these carnal instincts, then you can lead no one. Jesus, too overcame His carnal instincts. (Hebrews 4:14) ...but was in all points tempted like as we were, yet without sin. Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane, recoiled at the thought of the cross because of his natural instincts, so he prayed earnestly about it. Same thing on the cross.He could have summoned angels to deliver him, but once again he kept himself in check. Do not think that leaders are ppl who have no feelings, temptations or fleshly desires. If they tell you otherwise of act otherwise THEY ARE LIARS! The key to leadership is gaining control of your lower instincts. If we follow our natural instincts, we would never pray, fast or read our Bibles. (1 Corin 9:27) But I keep under my body and bring it into subjection ...
Posted on: Sat, 19 Oct 2013 13:31:25 +0000