Who Made You Do It
decisions - AI-generated image by Lady V
“So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.”
I remember those comedy routines of Flip Wilson where he'd do something naughty and say "Oops, the devil made me do it!" Oh, how we'd laugh. Well, stop laughing. The truth is that you made you do it by choosing the flesh over the Spirit. As a believer, you have been set free from the chains of sin through Christ Jesus and are no longer ruled by the devil. The Spirit of God now lives within you and is always urging you to follow the right path. However, He will not force you. The choice is still yours. Choose wisely and let the Holy Spirit guide you each day in choosing those things which please God and lead to an abundant life and peace even in the midst of storms.
In a world filled with distractions and temptations, it's way too easy to let our sinful nature control our minds. Unfortunately, as Romans 8:6 NLT points out, the consequences of yielding to our carnal desires typically lead straight to a path of death and destruction. The good news is that the Holy Spirit is here to guide and direct our thoughts. When we yield to Him, we open ourselves up to a life filled with true abundance and lasting peace. The Spirit's influence over our minds unlocks a new level of understanding, enabling us to discern right from wrong, truth from deception. It grants us the strength to resist the lure of sin, and instead, choose the path that leads to righteousness and eternal life. With the Spirit leading and shaping our thoughts, we become instruments of love, joy, and forgiveness. No longer slaves to our carnal desires, we experience a freedom like never before, and the assurance that we are on the right path.
