Topic: Living in the Spirit
Text: Romans 8:5
To live the Spiritual life, we must conform to the law of the Spirit of life. The law of the Spirit makes us free from the Law of sin and death.
The benefits of being Spiritually mined is Life and Peace. The Spiritual Life is subject to the law of God. When we get born again, it is a spiritual rebirth and it is important for your spirit to be in constant connection with the Spirit of God.
The Spiritual life is in constant contention with the fleshly desires. There is a constant battle to live after the law of the Spirit.
Firstly, to live in the Spiritual we must first mortify the deeds of our bodies to be free from the law of sin and death. This breaks the hold of sin in our lives. To mortify is to bring into disciple, subjection the desires of the flesh. We mortify our bodies through the word of God.
How to Live in the Spirit
1. With a sense of freedom of Sin – Romans 8:2
2. Mortify the members of your body- Keep your temple Holy- 1Corinthians
3:16-17, Galatians 5:24
4. Set your mind on the things of the Spirit of God
5. Develop a relationship with the Spirit of God- 1 Corinthians 2:10
6. Learn of the Holy Spirit- 1 Corinthians 2:11-16
7. Manifest the fruit of the Spirit – Galatians 5:22-23, Galatians 6:1
8. Manifest the gift of the Spirit – 1 Corinthians 12