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'setting The Mind'
Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 27, 2009 (message contributor)
Summary: The works of the flesh and Spirit described
"Setting the Mind"
(Romans 8)
Works of the Flesh (Galatians 5:19-21)
A. IMMORALITY
1. Adultery-Committing Sex Sins After Marriage
2. Fornication-Committing Sex Sins Before/After Marriage
3. Uncleanness-Thinking Impure, Evil Thoughts, Desiring the Immoral
4. Lasciviousness-Stirring Up Lustful Desires thru Dress, Speech
Actions
B. IDOLATRY
1.Idolatry-Replacing God thru, Inordinate Desire for ’Stuff’, Worship Material/Earthly Things-Home, Car, Job, Wife, Husband, Children etc.
2.Witchcraft-Using Substances/ Drug to Alter the Mind, Any
Altering activity/Poisoning
C. INTOLERANCE
1. Hatred-Harboring Dark Ugly Feelings of Bitterness or Contempt
2. Variance-Causing Discord with the Desire for Attention
3. Emulations-Having Inner Feelings of Resentment
4. Wrath-Demonstrating Impulsive Outbursts of Rage
5. Strife-Displaying Attitudes of Self-Seeking Rivalry,
Actions of Selfish Ambition for Pay, Reward or Self-Glory
6. Seditions-Dividing or Splitting in Two Pieces
7. Heresies-Creating a Party Spirit, Picking/Choosing What
You Want Believe
8. Envyings-Having Inner Discontent with Another’s Success,
Grudging Spirit
9. Murders-Taking Another’s Life Physically
D. INTEMPERANCE
1.Drunkenness-Bringing Yourself under the Influence/Control
of Alcohol/Drugs
2.Revelings-Indulging in Sensual Escapism, Inordinate/Immoral
Desire to Satisfy
Senses/Lusts
3.Carousings-Practicing An Ungodly Lifestyle, Partying,
Useless Spending of Life/Time,Feeding the Flesh
Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22)
1. LOVE-Showing Strong Affection/ thru Sacrificial/Self-Giving
Actions (No Dislike/Hatred!)
2. JOY-Demonstrating Outwardly Facts/Feelings of Bliss
(No Sorrow/Sadness!)
3. PEACE-Being in a State of Quiet, Calm, Serene Confidence
(No Worries!)
4. LONGSUFFERING-Attitude of Refusing to Return Harmful
Words/Actions (No Slandering!)
5. GENTLENESS-Showing Kindness to Others thru Actions
(No Harshness!)
6. GOODNESS-Displaying Right & Honest Motives by Actions
(No Wickedness!)
7. FAITH-Placing Full Trust in God-Regardless! (No Fearing!)
8. MEEKNESS-Humble, Lowly, Selfless Attitude of God-Controlled
Strength (No Pride!)
9. TEMPERANCE-Living in Moderation, Self under Spirit’s Control
(No Excesses!)
