Paul said to "live by the Spirit", that is for sure
And thus not "gratify the desires of the sinful nature"
"For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit"
"And the Spirit is contrary to sinful nature" and what is in it
And because "they are in conflict" there must be a flaw
"But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under law"
"The acts of sinful nature are obvious" and countless
"Sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery" are a mess
"Hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition"
"Factions and envy, drunkenness, orgies, and dissension"
Paul says that those who like this choose to live
Will not see the treasures in heaven God will give
"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace", no less
And "Patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness"
Not forgetting "gentleness and self-control"
For those who belong to Christ, this is the goal
What a timely reminder this passage is for me
Emphasizing the type of person I am to be
May my actions and words show others this fruit
And in doing so, let God's love in them take root
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