Evangel Church

So I say to live by the Spirit and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. For the sinful nature desires what’s contrary to the Spirit and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They’re in conflict with each other so you do not do what you want.
- Galatians 5:16-17

1. Fight Your Burning Anger

Don't allow another's anger to become your anger.

For many of us, anger is a default emotion. Embarrassment or pain produces an angry reaction.

Ephesians 4:26 tells us, "don't let the sun go down on our anger."

The proud and arrogant man – “Mocker” is his name, he behaves with overweening pride.
- Proverbs 21:24 NIV

Pride is born out of our insecurities. The more insecure we are, the more we try to compensate with pride.

“The proud person always wants to do the right thing, the great thing. But because he wants to do it in his own strength, he is fighting not with man, but with God.” - Soren Kierkegaard

If you let your need drive you to God, God will meet your deepest need.

Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. 6 So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.
- Romans 8:5-6

For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.
- Romans 8:14

The Spirit will lead you:
1. to confession.
2. to changing directions.
3. to going God's way.
4. to a fresh start.
5. to grace.