Step by Step

Which is stronger, my evil desires or God's holy affections? Which is greater, that old man living in me that demands I hate God and His ways, or the Holy Spirit that compels me to think on Jesus and out of love for Him, follow Him. Well c'mon now we both know the answer to those questions, cause there's none stronger and none greater than Christ, so if I choose to not do his will and to please Him than I'm giving the weaker, inferior camp the victory, and that's about as wrong as a three eyed cockatiel.

God has given me all I need to be obedient to His demand that we grow in holiness, and that without exception, but I must do my part I have to kill the deeds of the flesh and pursue holiness at all costs, or it will kill me. This isn't done once and for all or by naming it and claiming it, this is done by diligence, persistence and on a moment to moment basis choosing to obey God and His ways as lined out in His holy word. It ain't easy, but it's essential to pleasing the Lord and growing as we move down the path towards our heavenly home, the New Jerusalem. May God grant us the strength we need in order that we would stand against the wiles of the devil, and the world's morals, and indeed ourselves. Soli Deo Gloria.