“Those controlled by the sinful nature” …

"Those controlled by the sinful nature” (Rom. 8:8) are

“Those who live according to the sinful nature” and have their minds set on what that nature desires (v. 5).

“The mind of sinful man is death” (v. 6).

The sinful mind is hostile to God (v. 7).

“It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so” (v. 7).

“Those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God” (v. 8).

If they live according to the sinful nature, they will die (v. 13).

But we live in accordance with the Spirit (v. 5).

Therefore, our minds should set on what the Spirit desires (v. 5).

We must be ruled by the Holy Spirit

And we must live under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

We must bear the fruit of the Holy Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23).

As we live accordance of the Holy Spirit, if we live according to the sinful nature and

Have our minds set on what that nature desires, then we should be uncomfortable and suffer.

[This is a summary of our church retired pastor’s Wednesday night prayer meeting sermon]