If man could truly subdue all his fleshly appetites by the pure power of his own determination, he would simply worship his own will. But if the Word of God is about anything at all, it is about God's will rather than ours. Our liberty is paradoxically discovered through the will of God rather than our own.
Through the might of the Holy Spirit, we are empowered to say "no" to things we should - our excesses, withholdings, compulsions, and other harmful consumptions - and "yes" to freedom, moderation, and better health. When we bow to God's authority, we invite Him to take control, and He is the one who does it.
"Breaking Free - Day By Day" by Beth Moore
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