The sinful nature desires to serve self. The Spirit desires what is in keeping with God’s law, love for God and for my neighbour. Thus, there are two different desires that can be found in the Christian, and they are opposed to each other.
The sinful nature desires to serve self. The Spirit desires what is in keeping with God’s law, love for God and for my neighbour. Thus, there are two different desires that can be found in the Christian, and they are opposed to each other.
17 For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do.