Spirit versus Flesh
Richard Newton Sherrer 1951 (Easton)
Walk by the Holy Spirit,
Gratify not desires;
Do spiritually merit,
As to what God requires.
For the fleshy desires,
Are opposed to the Spirit;
For what the flesh acquires,
Conflicts what you inherit.
But of you are Spirit led,
You are not under the Law;
Scriptures are what God has fed,
For preventing any flaw.
Works of the flesh manifest,
Sexual immorality;
That is causing a sensual zest,
Which promotes impurity.
Idolatry leads to strife,
Anger comes from jealousy;
That causes hatred in life,
Bringing wrath through rivalry.
I warn you just like before,
You will never inherit;
His Kingdom will lock the door,
Salvation you will forfeit.
Fruit of the Spirit is love,
Filled with patience and kindness;
As blessings flows from above,
When showing your faithfulness.
Having meekness, self-control,
There is no Law of such things;
For love and joy in your soul,
As to what forbearance brings.
For those who belong to Christ,
Crucifies fleshy passions;
No long this world be enticed,
Heightens godly relations.
Copyright © 2021 Richard Newton Sherrer
About this poem
Keep in Step with the Spirit Galatians 5:16–24
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Written on November 18, 2021
Submitted by richards.77936 on November 17, 2021
Modified on March 05, 2023
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