Sunday, November 05, 2006
Romans 8:6-8 Mind of a sinful man is DEATH

Ro 8:6 The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace; 7 the sinful mind is hostile to God. It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. 8 Those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God.

I thoughtIi better record this down before I forget it.

A sinful mind is hostile to God. This simply means that when we have chose to sin in our minds, we have already blocked out the choices the Holy Spirit wants for us. The sinful mind cannot submit to God.
Thus, we don't have to physically commit a sinful act to say that we have sinned. We will be tempted and there is nothing wrong with being tempted; Jesus too was tempted. But it is when we have conformed to the temptation in our minds, that we have then blocked out that option to obey the Holy Spirit's voice.
THAT is why it is very important for us to make our decisions quickly to obey Christ, don't dwell in the grey areas of life; draw a more distinct line to deepen your convictions in all areas of your life.
Do so not only to protect yourself, but also to protect those around you; your close ones, sheep and even members.