- Our initial nature is sinful because mankind is born without God.
- Without God, we give in to our sinful nature.
- Because all of us possess that sinful nature within us, we will be judged by God if we don’t ABCD.
- Disciples accept the fact that good is not part of our physical nature.
- Disciples know we want to do good– but can’t.
- Our spirit, mind, and the inward man are all intricately tied together.
- The problem is that our desire to delight in God’s laws comes into conflict with our sinful nature.
- We must diligently evaluate our relationship with God and pray for growth.
- We show God within us by showing the world the fruit of the Spirit rewards.
- We must pursue the desires of the Spirit instead of compromising with the desires of the world.
- Death – especially spiritual death – causes us much grief.