Carnally minded v Spiritually minded

"For those who live according to the flesh, set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit." v5   

                                                                                    Romans 8:5-8   NKJv

Casey Treat, the American evangelist says,' When your mind agrees with your spirit, you're Spiritually minded. But when it agrees with your flesh, you're Carnally minded.' This is how we can carry out a self assessment each day. Whenever we allow ourselves to view or become involved with things that we know we shouldn't, we are being carnally minded - we are walking in the flesh. Romans 8:11 says, 'But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you.'

We are called to be Spirit-led but, it is incredibly difficult a lot of the time. We meet obstacles and some of them are very tempting. If we're not careful, we can easily be led astray. This is why we need to be on the ball - alert and ready to meet what lies ahead. Bob Gass, discussing Paul's claims about Romans 7:24, says, 'Isn't it time you stopped carrying the past around on your back - and on your mind? Refuse to let old memories negotiate a deal with you. Bury them and do it today. Don't let them take up residence inside your head'      Copyright 2007 Bob Gass

It's time to move on but, you will never do it until you get the upper hand in your walk with Jesus. You'll never be perfect until you are safely with Jesus in heaven, but you can make a healthy start. Therefore, whenever you begin to step off the track, repent immediately, not afterwards. You know the things that Jesus wants you to give up; He will not stop until you do. As hard as it may be, decide to give them to Jesus. It will be difficult that is true, but remember you are either Spiritually minded or Carnally minded; the choice is yours.

If you want a wholesome, healthy walk with Jesus, the things of the flesh need to go. Every time you operate in them, the conviction will become heavier. Don't live like this any longer; you may think. 'Well, others do.' That may be so but, God is dealing with you here, not other people. So bury the past together with all the fleshy things involving you and move forward. From thereon, be sure to be aware that they will keep trying to return, so be watchful.

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