"Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit.

So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace."

(Romans 8.5-6 NLT)

Letting go of my sinful nature is difficult. I want what I want. But at the Cross, I died with Jesus and reborn through the Holy Spirit. I ought to let go of my sinful nature and let the Spirit control my thoughts and my emotions.

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