In a war between two countries: what is the mission of each side? To eliminate the other, right?  You don’t see them setting up a date and time to have a friendly lunch do you? They don’t even visit the country of the enemy for vacation, because that action would be suicide for sure!

In the spiritual realm, your flesh (meaning your human nature) is at war. It’s at war against the the Spirit (God’s character and will). And the winner of this war will decide the quality of life you live here on earth, and where you spend eternity.

The Bible says,

Now the works of the flesh are evident… of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

(Galatians 5:19-21)

The Word of God makes it clear that if you follow the flesh, you will not see God’s kingdom. This doesn’t only mean in heaven, but also means the victory on earth. You can not overcome whilst following the evil desires of your flesh.

The real question is, how do you win this war?

By not granting your flesh it’s desires. How many people are sick, because they give in to the desire to drink? How many are financially struggling, because they give in to the desire to overspend? How many are headed toward divorce, because they gave in to the desire to cheat on the spouse?

You have to stop giving the flesh it’s desires. Say no to what is wrong, because you already know that the price of saying yes is too high for you to afford.

War is war!

You can not be polite or passive with evil desires. You have to resist and rebuke them, and turn toward what is good. That’s how to overcome your flesh.

May the God of the Bible bless you

Bishop Bira Fonseca