The working of the flesh (i.e. the body controlled by sin) is death working itself out in opposition to the principles of life. “Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God” (Galatians 5:19-21, ESV). Re-read this sobering list. These are all actions of death and decay working against the Spirit of Life. Those who practice such are not destined for the Kingdom of Life. Repent. Crucify the flesh. Cultivate the fruit of the Spirit.
“And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.” Galatians 5:24 (ESV)
(From “The Master’s Table”, by H. Lamar Smith.) View Here
