Fruits of the Flesh & Spirit

Houston's First Baptist Church

Every day, you are being led by either the flesh or the Spirit, and these two forces are in constant conflict. The flesh pulls us toward carnal desires like lust, lying, and laziness, while the Holy Spirit calls us toward God's ways. Walking by the Spirit involves surrendering to God's Word, waiting on Him in prayer, avoiding sin, and pursuing the Spirit's promptings. When we follow the flesh, we practice destructive behaviors that lead to spiritual death. However, when we follow the Spirit, we…