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Overcome Works of the Flesh

We daily crucify our flesh
As we abide, in Christ Jesus
Resolve to live, but by God’s Word
Assured God’s Spirit, is ever with us!

Are we carnal and fleshly
Walk by faith, or by sight?
By our lusts, sensual desires
Live by instincts, appetites?

Look beyond, gifting and training
To know their heart, motivation
A vessel, wholly dedicated?
Or tainted needing, more consecration?

We are given each day
For God’s glory, not mine
To obey and to please Him
For His purpose divine.

The One offering Himself
As our Passover Lamb
Atoned for our sin
Will we trust Him, or man?

Seem so few, will die to self
So ask Jesus, to start using
My life holy, be His witness
Disciple-making, reproducing.

So, choose forgiveness and love
For God’s truth, sets us free
From old attitudes, reactions
Call on Jesus, to Him flee.

So dear saint, do surrender
His Word and Spirit, alone obey
Not the world, the flesh, the devil
All on His altar, fully lay.

Be teachable, be open
As clay in God’s hand
Humble, repentant
Obey, all He commands.

As our LORD, and our King
May we never bring shame
As His child, bring but honor
Daily glorify, His Name.