The Holy Spirit cannot be in conflict with itself. Conflict can only arise when it is flesh against flesh or the Holy Spirit against flesh. (Galatians 5:17) Throughout the New Testament Christians are told to dwell together with unity, to be one with one accord, to be of the same mind toward one another, to glorify God with one mind and one mouth, to speak the same things and that there be no divisions among us, to be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment, though we may be individual members of the body we are all one in Christ Jesus, having the same love, with the mind of Christ. How can we all with our own unique personalities, thoughts, ideas, opinions, etc. become of one mind sharing the mind of Christ? We must first have saving faith in Christ (John 1:12; 1 John 5:12). After salvation, we must live our lives under God’s influence. We seek to grow by spending time in the Word and prayer. The Holy Spirit indwells and enlightens us, giving us wisdom; the mind of Christ. We must crucify our “fleshly” thoughts, ideas, opinions, desires, etc. and submit ourselves to the Holy Spirit’s leading (Ephesians 4:30) and to allow the Holy Spirit to transform and renew our minds (Romans 12:1-2). Though Christians have physical bodies of flesh, we are to live spiritual lives surrendered to our Lord and Savior. We are to “crucify” our flesh and live in Christ. We must examine ourselves always to determine if we are operating in the flesh or being led by the Holy Spirit. We also must love, encourage, support, forgive, and pray for one another as we grow in grace.
Posted on: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:01:36 +0000
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