#EaglesDevotional - OVERCOMING THE FLESH


“.. Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. (Galatians 5:19-21)

Paul, inspired of God, declared in the scriptures above that they people who get involved in the things listed above cannot enter/inherit the kingdom of God. What would heaven be like if filled up with adulterers, and fornicators, and idolaters, with the proud and envious, and with murderers and drunkards? To call such a place heaven, would be an abuse of the word. No one could wish to dwell there.

There are some believers in the church who are addicted to one/some of these vices.(the works of the flesh) No matter how much they hear the teachings of Christ, they still go back; they are struggling and suffering with the works of the flesh. Some of these persons are in ministries/departments in church. If you are one of such, you must understand that it is a spiritual struggle and the only way for you to overcome is by being determined in your heart to overcome, then leaning on the spirit of God for strength. Examine your life, no one who manifest any of the works of the flesh will inherit the kingdom of God. The bible says in 1 Corinthians 15:50 “Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption”.

Check yourself and change your ways, do not be part of those persons who are sitting on the fence, they come to church yet are controlled by the flesh. People who do the work of God but they still envy, murder people with their mouth and the sword, engage in adultery, fornication, etc. if you are such, you will not enter the kingdom of God. Your works and sacrifices will not be recognized by Heaven. Let the spirit of God permeate your spirit today. Let God’s spirit lead you. You have a choice today, only you can determine what influences you, either the flesh or the spirit of God. Rise up and take authority over the flesh. Romans 8:1 “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit”.

Prayer/Confession: Father in the name of Jesus, reign in my life, let my life be influenced by your spirit to overcome the works of the flesh. I overcome sin in the name of Jesus. I shall work in victory.

Further Reading: I Corinthians 6:20,Romans 8.


Words Of Wisdom: Self examination is the premise for change      

Eagles Devotional: Ayo Oritsejafor Ministries (Word Alive Publications)
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