“Now the works of the flesh are revealed, which are these: adultery, sexual immorality, impurity, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, strife, jealousy, rage, selfishness, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, carousing, and the like. I warn you, as I previously warned you, that those who do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.” Galatians 5:19-21
Many who claim to be Christians fail to see that to continue, impenitent, in the works of the flesh leads to eternal ruin. As the apostle writes, “those who do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.” Those who repent of their sinful ways and trust in Christ for pardon and forgiveness are led by the Spirit of God to put to death the works and desires of the flesh.
Grant that I continue in the true faith, O Lord God, acknowledging my sins and looking to Christ for pardon and forgiveness, and seeking the help and aid of the Holy Spirit to amend my ways and resist the longings of my old sinful nature. Amen.
[Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, Modern English Version. Copyright © 2014 by Military Bible Association. Published and distributed by Charisma House.]