An unbeliever cares only for his sinful interests and has no regard for God. The exact opposite is true of those who live according to the Spirit. They aspire for or have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The sinful nature and the indwelling Spirit are in conflict (Gal. 5:17). [Witmer, John A. 1985. “Romans.” In The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, edited by J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, 2:470. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.] Some people quietly carry burdens others will never fully understand. The Bible calls all believers to surrender anything that conflicts with God and the teachings of Jesus; and for those who have genuinely made Jesus Lord of their lives, this can mean surrendering desires, relationships, ambitions, or parts of life that feel deeply personal and human. Jesus said that those who want to follow Him must pick up their cross in order to do so. (Matthew 16:24, Mark 8:34, Luke 9:23) The call to deny ourselves and follow Him was never ...
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