Romans 8:1-17 The difference of a “led” life
Driven vs. Drawn Driven vs. Drawn
Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace -Romans 8:5-6
The huge difference we rarely discuss Driven vs. Drawn Driven vs. Drawn
The right vessel for God’s Spirit “...And no one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the wine will burst the skins, and both the wine and the wineskins will be ruined. No, they pour new wine into new wineskins.” Mark 2:22
A Driven Religion The focus is still on one’s flesh
A Driven Religion The focus is still on one’s flesh It is all about me how good I am
A Driven Religion The focus is still on one’s flesh It is all about me how good I am What I have and haven’t done
A Driven Religion The focus is still on one’s flesh It is all about me how good I am What I have and haven’t done Considerable comparing and judging of others
A Driven Religion The focus is still on one’s flesh It is all about me how good I am What I have and haven’t done Considerable comparing and judging of others They fall under a curse
A Driven Religion The focus is still on one’s flesh It is all about me how good I am What I have and haven’t done Considerable comparing and judging of others They fall under a curse It is really a “driven” flesh focused matter
A Driven Religion The focus is still on one’s flesh It is all about me how good I am What I have and haven’t done Considerable comparing and judging of others They fall under a curse It is really a “driven” flesh focused matter It reinforces selfishness in twisted forms
A Driven Religion The focus is still on one’s flesh It is all about me how good I am What I have and haven’t done Considerable comparing and judging of others They fall under a curse It is really a “driven” flesh focused matter It reinforces selfishness in twisted forms You live in fear of failure and loss
A Driven Religion The focus is still on one’s flesh It is all about me how good I am What I have and haven’t done Considerable comparing and judging of others They fall under a curse It is really a “driven” flesh focused matter It reinforces selfishness in twisted forms You live in fear of failure and loss “I have to”
An Invitation to Follow The focus is on God
An Invitation to Follow The focus is on God It is all about listening, following
An Invitation to Follow The focus is on God It is all about listening, following It is about being sensitive to His voice
An Invitation to Follow The focus is on God It is all about listening, following It is about being sensitive to His voice Not threatened by other Christians
An Invitation to Follow The focus is on God It is all about listening, following It is about being sensitive to His voice Not threatened by other Christians It is about growing in relationship /understanding
An Invitation to Follow The focus is on God It is all about listening, following It is about being sensitive to His voice Not threatened by other Christians It is about growing in relationship /understanding It is a faith that renews and gives life
An Invitation to Follow The focus is on God It is all about listening, following It is about being sensitive to His voice Not threatened by other Christians It is about growing in relationship /understanding It is a faith that renews and gives life It naturally denies selfishness
An Invitation to Follow The focus is on God It is all about listening, following It is about being sensitive to His voice Not threatened by other Christians It is about growing in relationship /understanding It is a faith that renews and gives life It naturally denies selfishness You live fearless, in assurance of love
An Invitation to Follow The focus is on God It is all about listening, following It is about being sensitive to His voice Not threatened by other Christians It is about growing in relationship /understanding It is a faith that renews and gives life It naturally denies selfishness You live fearless, in assurance of love “I want to”
Romans 8:13 For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live.
Romans 8:14 For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.
Romans 8:16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.
Romans 8:1-17 The difference of a “led” life