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Jesus had a will of his own as a man. But He never did His own will. He crucified His self-will at all times, and so the divine nature ruled His life. We are given the divine nature when we are born again. But whether that divine nature within us is expressed or suppressed, depends on whether we crucify the flesh or not. This is the conflict between the Holy Spirit and the flesh. Many confuse the flesh with the old man. The old man and the new man are the natures- the first is human (Adamic) and the second is divine. The flesh, however, is a storehouse of desires that tempts us. These desires are like burglars coming and knocking (temptation) at your door (your will) in order to enter your house (your heart). The old, unfaithful servant (old man, Adamic nature) used to open the door for them. God has now put that servant death and put the new servant within (new man, divine nature). The burglars (flesh) however remain the same. But if the new man does not eat properly, he won’t be strong enough to keep the door shut. Then the believer falls into sin, even if it’s not his intention.

Personal Reflection:
How did Christ live out the principles discussed above?