Jesus said- "I will send you anoher comforter that he may abide with you forever." Paul said "grieve not the Holy Spirit of God whereby you are sealed unto the day of redemption." Imagine a room is being rented. There is you- you're just a normal good natured guy, and there is your two roommates, that are always fighting. One of them is a scumbag, but you like to hang out with him sometimes because hey, nobody's perfect. The other one is Jesus. Now whose side is it best to take? Your flesh will constantly be fighting against the spirit of God if you are born again. If you listen to you flesh it grieves the spirit, it quenches it like a fire. Not that it leaves you forever but you lose the power of the Spirit if you walk in the flesh. And if you know the peace that comes from being filled with the spirit and the heartbreak that comes from walking in the flesh it is good to keep in mind. By the way it's important to remember your flesh will die one day... In other words one of your roommates will stop being able to pay the rent and one will remain- so which one do you want to stay friends with?
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