Many of us spend our energy fighting our "flesh" directly, focusing so hard on not sinning that sin remains the center of our attention. However, the promise of Galatians 5:16 is that when we walk by the Spirit, we won't carry out the cravings of our lower nature. The secret is displacement, not just suppression.
Victory is a byproduct of your connection to the Spirit, not the result of a direct battle with your desires. If you feel discouraged by a recurring struggle, shift your focus. Don't just try to "stop" the bad; start leaning into the Good. When you fill your life with the Spirit’s presence, the cravings of the flesh naturally begin to lose their grip.
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