"Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God."
Romans 8:5-8
What exactly is a desire? I think of a desire as more than a simple want. Desires are more of a driving force. If I were to desire something, I would think about it and try to get it.
When you focus on and desire things of the flesh such as money, sex, or whatever you are putting something before God. I imagine life as not one, not two, but three burners. Like the burners on a stove. The front one is the stuff that is on your mind the most. The back burner is the stuff that is least important to you. The middle burner is, well, neutral.
When you have God's desires on your heart you are living in the Spirit. It is really cool to be living in the Spirit. God is also happier with you when your heart reflects His.
Why do we sin? We sin because it looks, feels, tastes, and sounds good. In actuality it kills us. Sin kills us in every way shape and form.
Why don't we do the stuff God wants us to do? God's way is the hard way. It looks, feels, tastes, and sounds hard, but from what I have found through personal experiences is that it may seem difficult but really it is the most rewarding in the long run.
For example, I helped put in a volleyball court at the school I used to go to. I can still talk about it and feel good about doing it. Sure, it was hard labor, but I still feel good about it.
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