Jeremiah TiptonFounder in president of David Hernandez ministries

Don't Feed The Flesh

20 May 2025 · 1 min

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In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes a stark dichotomy between the Holy Spirit and the sinful nature, citing Galatians 5:17. He argues that every decision—whether related to prayer, Scripture, worship, relationships, coping mechanisms, generosity, health, or faith—either furthers the Spirit’s influence or the flesh’s influence. The speaker contrasts Spirit‑led behaviors (prayer, encouragement, forgiveness, generosity, healthy living) with flesh‑driven habits (overindulgent entertainment, harsh speech, resentment, substance use, stinginess, neglect of health, fear). He urges listeners to consciously choose the Spirit in all areas of life and promotes his book, “Holy Spirit: God Within You,” directing listeners to encounterthespirit.com for further study.

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It's time to get serious. There's no neutral ground. Either the Spirit is winning or the flesh is winning. Either the Holy Spirit is gaining influence or the sin nature is gaining influence. Every choice you make, large or small, is either contributing to the spiritual or the sinful. The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are the opposite of what the sinful nature desires. Galatians 5:17. You can spend time in prayer, the Word, and worship, or you can procrastinate by overindulging in entertainment and unedifying content. You can invite the influence of the Holy Spirit in your relationships by speaking words of encouragement, showing kindness, and forgiving those who've wronged you. Or you can speak harshly, act rude and impatient, and harbor resentment and keep a record of wrongs. In times of stress, you can rely on the Spirit or cope with substances and distractions. You can be generous or stingy. You can take care of your temple or neglect your health. You can live holy or practice sin. You can walk in faith Or freeze in fear. Flesh or Spirit, it's your choice. I wrote a book to help you understand the Holy Spirit. Get Holy Spirit: God Within You at encounterthespirit.com.