Don't sweat it brother Paddelford- in our flesh dwells no good thing- if we are used by God for His glory it is the flesh's natural tendency to be first proud of what "we" accomplished and then judgemental of others who haven't "served God like we did"- this is just an illustration of a naturally minded man- it is our job to find out who we are in Christ- this is the only place we won't exhibit any fleshly tendencies. If we take His very Word's of life-the Holy Bible - our flesh devoid of His Holy Spirit's guidance and heart will be only a book of rules used to whitewash the outside of our tombs- if you really want to loose the flesh just spend more time with Him AND His Word.
I like to pray this: Lord deliver me from my preconceived ideas and tendencies and show me who You really are!
|