Scripture: Roman 8:6
To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.
Thought for the Day: Flesh is evil and the spirit is good! That’s often the over simplification of passages like this one which can lead to some rather unhealthy theology and practices. People have practiced flogging (self-flagellation) to beat down the ways of the flesh. They even taught that sex was evil, with some faith communities dying out because they were not allowed to procreate at all. The church has and continues to be an example of missing the point. Our flesh is not bad. In fact, the Hebrew tradition believed that God declared the human form to be good and beautiful. Blaming the flesh for all that is bad is like blaming the beer bottle for alcoholism. It is missing the point. Like everything, the flesh has the potential for good or evil. Those who connect with the divine spirit will find their bodies being guided to their greatest potential.
Prayer: I give you praise, O God, for your love that inspires my hands and feet to do the work of grace. Amen.
