"Which Life Do We Choose?"

By Zach Wood

Romans 8:5

Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.

 

 

The alarm clock goes off, we get out of bed, we walk around the house for a little bit, and then.....BOOM!  The daily life of dealing with our choices begins.  We all make many choices throughout the day, but there is only one choice which is more important than any other choice we make that day.  It is whether we choose to live by the Spirit or by the sinful nature.  

 

Which life do you choose each day?  Do you choose to live by the Spirit and follow the plans God has for you?  Do you read your Bible?  Do you listen to music that is uplifting and encourages your walk with Christ?  Do you pray for your meals?  Do you watch TV programming that is encouraging?(Kind of hard to find shows that are.)

 

Do you find yourself living by the sinful nature?  Do you read magazines that fill your mind with junk and gossip?  Do you listen to music that profanes other people and our God?  Do you watch TV shows and movies that fill your mind and heart with very unwholesome images and language? 

 

We must admit we are just as guilty as non-believers in following the worldly desires in our daily lives.  We are not perfect and we will make choices that do not glorify God.  However, we cannot use this as an excuse to continue in our worldly ways.  Christ demands MUCH more from us.  We have been called to a higher standard of living now that we are in Christ.  He calls us to live a life that glorifies Him. 

 

So, which life do we choose?  We know how we should live, but we must make that choice every single day we arise and start our day.  I have always been a person who needs to start my day with devotional time.  My day just doesn't feel right when I don't and I open myself up to even more temptations because I have not spent time in study. 

 

When you arise, will you choose life of the sinful nature or life of the Spirit?  Please, choose carefully.