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For Life and Peace, Walk in Accord With the SpiritThe Watchtower—2011 | November 15
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As a result, anointed Christians are counted righteous on the basis of their faith in Jesus’ ransom sacrifice. They are urged to “walk, not in accord with the flesh, but in accord with the spirit.” (Read Romans 8:3, 4.) Indeed, they must do so faithfully to the end of their earthly course in order to be granted “the crown of life.”—Rev. 2:10.
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For Life and Peace, Walk in Accord With the SpiritThe Watchtower—2011 | November 15
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Our sinful flesh constantly urges us to do things that are displeasing to God, with only death in view. In his letter to the Galatians, Paul called such acts and traits “the works of the flesh.” Then he added: “Those who practice such things will not inherit God’s kingdom.” (Gal. 5:19-21) People of this kind are the same as those who walk in accord with the flesh. (Rom. 8:4) Their “inward principle of action” and their ‘standard for life’ are totally fleshly. But are those who commit fornication, engage in idolatry, practice spiritism, or get involved in other gross sins the only ones who walk in accord with the flesh? No, for the works of the flesh also include what some might consider mere personality flaws, such as jealousy, fits of anger, contentions, and envies. Who can say that he has totally freed himself from walking in accord with the flesh?
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For Life and Peace, Walk in Accord With the SpiritThe Watchtower—2011 | November 15
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Though exercising faith in the ransom can free us from the law of sin and of death, we are still imperfect and sinful. More is involved in attaining good spiritual health and enjoying God’s favor and blessing. In connection with fulfilling “the righteous requirement of the Law,” Paul also brings out the matter of walking in accord with the spirit.
Walk in Accord With the Spirit—How?
13. What does it mean to walk in accord with the spirit?
13 When we walk, we are moving progressively toward a certain destination or goal. Thus, walking in accord with the spirit calls for steady spiritual advancement—not spiritual perfection. (1 Tim. 4:15) Day by day and to the best of our ability, we must endeavor to walk, or live our lives, in accord with the leading of the spirit. “Walking by spirit” leads to God’s approval.—Gal. 5:16.
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