The Devil or the Flesh?But it isn't. It's the fruit of the flesh left unchecked.
Ephesians also talks about the lusts of the flesh and
of the mind or soul.
EPHESIANS 2:3
3 Among whom also we all had our
conversation [lifestyle] in times past in the
LUSTS OF OUR FLESH, fulfilling the
DESIRES OF THE FLESH and OF THE
MIND; and were by nature the children of
wrath, even as others.Crucify the Flesh
If an evil spirit is involved trying to work through
your flesh, you have authority over it. The devil and evil
spirits have no dominion over you, as long as you're
walking in line with the Word and doing what you’re
supposed to with your flesh. Stand against Satan and
his wiles, because the Bible says he has to flee (James
4:7).
But if it’s just the flesh you’re dealing with, you
won’t be able to cast it out like you could an evil spirit.
No, you have to crucify or mortify the deeds of the body
(Gal. 5:24; Col. 3:5). Everyone—preacher and layperson
alike—must crucify the lusts of his own flesh and the
cravings of his own carnal nature.
In Paul’s epistles, he talks about “mortifying” the
deeds of the body.
COLOSSIANS 3:5
5 MORTIFY therefore YOUR MEMBERS
[your body] which are upon the earth;
fornication, uncleanness, inordinate
affection, evil concupiscence, and