Galatians 5:13-26
Verse 17 says that the Spirit and the flesh are contrary one to another. After I have had a powerful spiritual experience, and I feel truly uplifted and at peace, I will not have the desire to sin! Rather, I will want to continue walking in the Spirit.
The lusts of the flesh can seem appealing at times. When I am lax on my scripture reading, when I don't pray as often as I should, or when I don't seek the guidance of the Spirit, it is easy to turn to worldly things for comfort because they satisfy so quickly. But "they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God." These things of the flesh are temporary, not eternal.
The reason I don't have the desire to sin when I have had a spiritual experience is because I recognize the true principles of the gospel. I recognize that there is a way to more permanent comfort and happiness. As I read the scriptures and pray daily, I constantly remind myself of that and the Spirit continues to reside with me. Then I experience the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance.
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