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The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; ...
Most Relevant Verses. Galatians 5:19-21. Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions, envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you, that ...
- Galatians 5:19-21 ESV / 427 helpful votes. 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.
- 1 John 2:15-17 ESV / 365 helpful votes. Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
- Galatians 5:19 ESV / 252 helpful votes. Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality,
- Romans 8:13 ESV / 232 helpful votes. For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.
Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, ...
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When the Bible refers to “works of the flesh,”it describes actions and behaviors that draw us away from God. These are contrary to His will and are a byproduct of our natural sinful nature. If we do not gain control over this sinful nature and learn to walk by the Spirit, these temptations and actions can soon become destructive and lead us away fr...
The term “works of the flesh” can be a bit confusing. Some might automatically assume that allacts of the body are sinful. And yet that’s not exactly what the Bible says. When the Bible mentions the “works of the flesh,” it refers to the acts of our sinful nature. If we look at the list of these sinful behaviors—such as lying, stealing, cheating, h...
There’s a reason why carrying out the works of the flesh can be so tempting. Our natural, sinful inclination is driven to pursue selfish desires. These temptations are alluring because they often promise quick and easy gratifications. And just like the apple in the Garden of Eden, we may even fall into the trap of believing that these works are har...
We don’t need to face this battle against our sinful nature alone. Through prayer and accountability, we can work together to keep ourselves from succumbing to the works of the flesh. Hebrews 10:25reminds us that we should “not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is d...
Works of the flesh are actions and behaviors that go against God's will and are a byproduct of our natural sinful nature. Learn what the Bible says about these works, how they hinder our spiritual growth, and how to overcome them by living by the Spirit.
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The flesh is the part of a believer that disagrees with the Spirit, and the source of sin and temptation. Learn how the flesh conflicts with the new man, the law, and the grace of God, and how to overcome it by faith in Christ.
Jul 11, 2023 · We crucify the flesh through repentance of sin—by turning our backs on the old way of life, by saying no to selfish and sinful passions, and by utterly renouncing the flesh: “Do not let any part of your body become an instrument of evil to serve sin.
