The word from the Holy Spirit today is propensity which refers to the tendency to behave in a particular way.
Why do you and I screw up when we are trying to do good? The answer is our propensity is coming from the wrong source.
Propensity governs your behavior. It can be influenced by God through the Holy Spirit or your natural desires.
Propensity is also indicated by your moral compass which can be the values of God or the world.
Most believers get into trouble when they allow their emotions and desires to guide their decision making. Your natural desires when left unharnessed will always lead to destruction and misery.
This is why we need the quintessential qualities of Christ.
The purpose of Jesus is for a believer to walk in oneness with Him. This will bring an abundant life and the omniscient protection of Jesus.
Why do we straddle between our natural desires and the pathway of God?
There are a number of reasons but the most significant is we do not live under the authority of the Holy Spirit.
He is the life of Jesus and is sealed inside in all believers. He cannot sin and will always bring glory to Jesus.
Commit your works each day to Jesus and submit to the authority of the Holy Spirit.
Listen to the voice of God and obey His instructions.
Read the Bible and ask God to help you appropriate the values of Jesus in your life.
Learn to be in conscious awareness with the Holy Spirit.
Do not make hasty decisions out of your emotions. This will always lead you astray.
Be open to the conviction and correction of Jesus. Your sinful nature will never go away but can be minimized by the transforming work of the Holy Spirit.
Pray the blood of Christ over you every day and have a heart of repentance to turn away from darkness.
God knows you will never be perfect but you can lead a life pleasing to Jesus!
Hal Hollister Ministry 