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Filled with the Holy Spirit

Filled with the Holy Spirit 
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Day 97

"Those who live according to the Spirit..."

Text: Romans 8:5

A CLEAR DISTINCTION OBSERVED

A clear distinction may be observed between those who live according to the Spirit and those who do not.

“For those who live according to the flesh set their minds
on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit,
the things of the Spirit.”
Romans 8:5

1. Observations made

a) By noticing.
b) Through further careful observation.
c) Through personal experience.
d) Through checking with the Scriptures.

2. Theological conclusions

a) Through guidance from the Holy Spirit.
b) Through illumination from the Lord.
c) Through careful analysis.
d) Conclusions are then made.

3. “For those who live according to the flesh”

a) This is a category of people.
b) Their lifestyle characterises them.
c) Their focus is “on the things of the flesh”.

4. “Set their minds on the things of the flesh”

a) This is observable.
b) This is proven true time and again.
c) They are pre-occupied with things of the flesh.

5. “Those who live according to the Spirit”

a) This is another category of people.
b) They are contrasted with those who live according to the Spirit.
c) Their focus is “the Spirit”.

6. “The things of the Spirit”

They mind the things related to the Spirit of God. These are sensitive to the leading of the Spirit. Their minds are inclined to following the leading of the Spirit of God.