Death to self
Galatians 2:20 “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer
I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live
in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who
loved me and gave Himself for me.” Paul here
is speaking of death to self. Not hating
himself but a love for Jesus. Allowing
Jesus and the Holy Spirit to live in
him.
There is no other way to die
to self and battle the enemy
within. Victory over sin in us
is not easy. We already have
right standing with God
through the blood of
Jesus. With God all things
are possible... not with us
trying to do it alone. Our
Spirit is already sorted out so
what about our flesh? Flesh
is contrary to the Spirit. We
are already sufficient in grace,
wisdom, power, guidance etc.
through the Holy Spirit and yet the
enemy knows exactly where and when
to prod us to trip us up. Yes we have to
go through life and there are so many things
that rage and war inside us. We battle the enemy
within i.e. sin in our mortal flesh, as the Holy Spirit
helps \