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In verse eleven Paul tells us that the same that empowered Christ is in us if we are his. The Holy Spirit is God’s promise or guarantee of eternal life for those who believe in him. The Spirit is in us by faith, and by faith, we are certain to live with Christ forever. In verse twelve Paul tells us that it is not our obligation to live by the flesh. In verse thirteen Paul tells us that if we live by our sinful natures, we will die, but if we live by the Spirit, we will put to death the misdeeds of the body. “Put to death the misdeeds of the body” means to regard as dead the power of sin in your body. When we regard sin’s appeal as dead and lifeless, we can ignore temptation when it comes.

Romans 8:11-13
11 And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of[a] his Spirit who lives in you.
12 Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation—but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it. 13 For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live.