We are all being formed with or without our consent.

“And when you believed in Christ, he identified you as his own by giving you the Holy Spirit, whom he promised long ago.” -Ephesians 1:13 NLT

“So, I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.” -Galatians 5:16, 25 NIV

What Spirit Is Forming Us?

The Pattern of This World: “Do not copy the behavior and customs of this world….” -Romans 12:2 NLT

With all of these things battling against us, What do we do??????

Lose the Lies

“Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings.  And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” -John 8:31–32 NLT

Dump the Desires

“So, I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves. The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are the opposite of what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are constantly fighting each other….” -Galatians 5:16-17 NLT

Hack the Habits

“Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.” -Hebrews 5:13-14 NLT

Jesus’ Alternative: Renewal of the Mind. 

“Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.” -Ephesians 4:21-24 NLT