Romans 8:5
5 For [gar] they that are [on] after [kata] the flesh [sarx] do mind [phroneo] the things [ho] of the flesh [sarx]; but [de] they that are after [kata] the Spirit [pneuma] the things [ho] of the Spirit [pneuma]. KJV-Interlinear
5 For those who live according to the
flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according
to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. ESV
As we saw in the last verse, living according to the
flesh, refers to a person who lives outside the spiritual requirements of the
spiritual life. In other words, they do not confess their sins, they do not
learn Bible doctrine by means of a daily instruction, they simply do not follow
the spiritual requirements as laid out in the Bible.
The phrase living according to the spirit, or as
stated, they that are after the spirit, refers to believers in Christ, who
confess their sins on a regular basis in order to live inside the fellowship
sphere, who pursue a daily study in Bible doctrine by means of instruction, and
therefore gain an understanding of the spiritual life, and consequently grow up
in their spiritual life, fulfilling their purpose in life as God intends.
Living according to the flesh, simply means you
disregard all of those spiritual things. People may pretend to be obedient or
spiritual, but in reality they are not.
Living according to the spirit, is a simple phrase
that describes a functioning spiritual life of the believer in Jesus Christ.
Study [by instruction],
to show thyself
approved [spiritually mature]
unto God,
a workman [student]
that need not be
ashamed [ignorant],
rightly dividing [learning, understanding, discerning]
the word of truth [Bible doctrine].
If you can dream
and not make dreams your master,
If you can think
and not let thoughts narrow your views,
If you can meet
triumph with disaster equally,
If you can learn
and see your full meaning and purpose in life,
Then you can
believe in Christ, learn Bible doctrine, and grow far beyond the potential that
God has prepared for you.
These studies, are a part of the massive
daily study web site at DailyBibeStudy.Org, that is easily accessible, and are
written, so that you can come to Christ if you have not done so already, and
therefore not be lost forever.
And
if you have already believed in Christ, then these studies are written so you
can learn and understand and grow in your spiritual life, so that you can come
to the full knowledge of Christ, so that you can fulfill your meaning and
purpose in life as God intended for you, and so you can qualify for a
phenomenal eternal reward which you will have forever.
To
ignore this opportunity to pursue a daily study means you will be incomplete,
unfulfilled and you will lose out, big time.
The
Daily Bible Study is online, making it possible as never before in all of human
history, to advance in ones relationship with God, through Christ, and to
complete yourself beyond your imagination.
But
you have to decide to make that commitment.
No one else can study for you.
You have to do that yourself.
