June 14


The Righteous Life ... for Him!


Those who belong to Christ have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there. If we are living now by the Holy Spirit, let us follow the Holy Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives.

Galatians 5:24-25 (NLT)


The righteous life is not an easy life. It involves nails ... and crosses. It means discipline and maybe even ... boredom. Typically, the flesh wants what it wants, and it wants it now! If we don’t actively suppress this part of our human nature, it will jolly well have its way. That road, my friend, is the way of woe and destruction.

I think Beth Moore put it rather well:

“When we do not make the deliberate choice to think according to the Spirit, we “default” to the flesh. You’ve noticed we never have to wake up in the morning and choose to be self-centered. We default into self-centeredness automatically unless we deliberately submit to the authority of Christ and the fullness of His free Spirit. ... His purpose is for life and peace. ... He never tears us down.”

We each have a choice—every day and every moment. We can choose for self or we can choose for Him.

“But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord” (Joshua 24:15).


Father, thank You for this fresh insight. Help us to live for You, only for You!! Amen.