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I wanted to call this thread confessions of a sinner, but that would be misleading....
I hope to read honest responses on how Christians experience living in the Spirit. I found a great website called, Power to Change and they offer spiritual support to people who want to live in the Spirit. Recently, I made bad choices and found myself wanting to truly live in the Spirit so this website was an answer to that prayer. I am sharing and asking for a general discussion with honesty.
The website explains:
Although the Holy Spirit lives within all Christians, not all Christians are filled or directed and empowered by the Holy Spirit. The Bible tells us there are three kinds of people; the natural, spiritual and carnal
The Natural Person – THOSE WHO HAVE NOT TRUSTED CHRIST’S DEATH TO PAY FOR THEIR SINS AND THUS CHRIST DOES NOT LIVE IN THEM. (See 1 CORINTHIANS 2:14). The circle represents a person’s life. The natural person directs his or her own life and thus sits in control. (S). Christ (+) does not live in the natural person’s life and is therefore outside the circle.
The Spiritual Person – THOSE WHO HAVE TRUSTED CHRIST AS THEIR SAVIOUR AND ARE TRUSTING IN THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TO LIVE THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. (See 1 CORINTHIANS 2:15). The spiritual person has invited Christ (+) into his or her life and has allowed Him to take control through the Holy Spirit. The person therefore yields to Christ’s direction.
The Carnal Person – THOSE WHO HAVE TRUSTED CHRIST TO PAY FOR THEIR SINS, BUT WHO ARE TRUSTING THEIR OWN EFFORTS TO LIVE THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. (CARNAL REFERS TO “FLESH” AS OPPOSED TO “SPIRIT.”) A CARNAL CHRISTIAN LIVES IN THE ENERGY OF THE FLESH, NOT IN THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT. (See 1 CORINTHIANS 3:1-2). Although Christ lives in the carnal person’s life, the Holy Spirit is not allowed to direct it. Instead, the person remains in control
Lesson Three: Power for Living Power to Change
If you are going to respond and simply tell me that you are a spiritual person and you never give in to temptation then please offer some truthful insights. I want to be spiritual, but at this time I have to say I've been a carnal person. I am challenged by my flesh, but I find that a lot of the Christians on this forum (not all) act as if they are always following the path of righteousness. I hope people can get real because it might inspire us to understand how we can change - plus I'm a sucker for testimonies.
I hope to read honest responses on how Christians experience living in the Spirit. I found a great website called, Power to Change and they offer spiritual support to people who want to live in the Spirit. Recently, I made bad choices and found myself wanting to truly live in the Spirit so this website was an answer to that prayer. I am sharing and asking for a general discussion with honesty.
The website explains:
Although the Holy Spirit lives within all Christians, not all Christians are filled or directed and empowered by the Holy Spirit. The Bible tells us there are three kinds of people; the natural, spiritual and carnal
The Natural Person – THOSE WHO HAVE NOT TRUSTED CHRIST’S DEATH TO PAY FOR THEIR SINS AND THUS CHRIST DOES NOT LIVE IN THEM. (See 1 CORINTHIANS 2:14). The circle represents a person’s life. The natural person directs his or her own life and thus sits in control. (S). Christ (+) does not live in the natural person’s life and is therefore outside the circle.
The Spiritual Person – THOSE WHO HAVE TRUSTED CHRIST AS THEIR SAVIOUR AND ARE TRUSTING IN THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TO LIVE THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. (See 1 CORINTHIANS 2:15). The spiritual person has invited Christ (+) into his or her life and has allowed Him to take control through the Holy Spirit. The person therefore yields to Christ’s direction.
The Carnal Person – THOSE WHO HAVE TRUSTED CHRIST TO PAY FOR THEIR SINS, BUT WHO ARE TRUSTING THEIR OWN EFFORTS TO LIVE THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. (CARNAL REFERS TO “FLESH” AS OPPOSED TO “SPIRIT.”) A CARNAL CHRISTIAN LIVES IN THE ENERGY OF THE FLESH, NOT IN THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT. (See 1 CORINTHIANS 3:1-2). Although Christ lives in the carnal person’s life, the Holy Spirit is not allowed to direct it. Instead, the person remains in control
Lesson Three: Power for Living Power to Change
If you are going to respond and simply tell me that you are a spiritual person and you never give in to temptation then please offer some truthful insights. I want to be spiritual, but at this time I have to say I've been a carnal person. I am challenged by my flesh, but I find that a lot of the Christians on this forum (not all) act as if they are always following the path of righteousness. I hope people can get real because it might inspire us to understand how we can change - plus I'm a sucker for testimonies.
