The David Alliance

Why should I listen to you?

 

Garth Heckman 

The David Alliance

TDAgiantslayer@gmail.com

 

 

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Todays podcast isn’t for everybody… look there are lots of people out there who just refuse to think for themselves… they want to be told what to do, what to think, who to believe, what is right what is wrong and simply just want life made simple… this is not for you. This is for the person who refused to just swallow whatever anyone shoves at them. You like to challenge people, you like to challenge the current thought trend and the current media bias and belief. You don’t care what people think… Then you are listening to the right podcast. 

So you may think this is you… but honestly its probably just for a few people today… maybe only 5 out of the thousands who listen to it. Because many of us think we like to think for ourselves and many of us think we don’t mind getting picked on for pushing back on the trend of thought… but very very very few actually thrive on it. 

 

The proof is in the pudding. 

Professors - teaching in areas they have never succeeded in. 

People who work for your local state or government telling you how to run your business and they have never started anything in their life. 

Whiners  telling you how unfair a particular are of life is but have never sacrificed, worked 80 hours a week or even went all in on a goal.

Politicians - who are lifers who have never had a real job. 

The rich… from inheritance

Even the proven… on luck

 

I was in a store years ago and someone ended up talking to a kid who worked there who was into guitar… we were talking about guitarists we love - I mention one and he gives me a word for word description of why this guy sucked and he actually quoted word for word out of guitar one magazine… I was like DUDE, do you have an original thought? 

 

In Mark chapter 11 the pharisees question where He gets his authority to do these things… they want to know how come you think your special… we are the special ones. So Jesus says “riddle me this batman”… ok not really, but he says tell me was Johns authority from man or God…. Well well well… one of the few times the religious leaders were speechless… they said we don’t know. Right! So I will not answer you nor listen to you. 

Jesus is saying why should I listen to you… you only have a portion, you have not proven yourself nor do you have any real power. 

I will listen to those who are proven in multiple areas of their life before I give them the honor of my time, money, or even mind space. You do the same… but again I am probably only speaking to about 5 of you.

Three Reasons everyone needs Nay Sayers!

Garth Heckman 

The David Alliance

TDAgiantslayer@gmail.com

 

 

Website:

www.aegisdefensesolutions.com

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For anyone in IL. Luke is a linseed professional counselor who specializes with kids, teens, and families in Christian Counseling. If you or someone you know is struggling with anxiety, mood challenges, ADHD, and other mental health concerns, reach out to Luke

 

https://www.whitestoneresources.com/counselors-list/lmerrill

 

My media channels all go to Garth Heckman 

 

Text me 30 second interviews of you asking people “whats it take to be a man”

 

John 7:12

And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, Nay; but he deceiveth the people. 13Yet no one would speak publicly about Him for fear of the Jews

 

 

NAY Sayer here is a quote from Daniel Gilbert from his book Stumbling on Happiness. 

Even Wilbur Wright, who proved Kelvin and Newcomb wrong, admitted that in 1901 he had said to his brother that “man would not fly for fifty years.” He was off by forty-eight. The number of respected scientists and accomplished inventors who declared the airplane an impossibility is exceeded only by the number who said the same thing about space travel, television sets, microwave ovens, nuclear power, heart transplants, and female senators.

 

Stumbling on Happiness, Daniel Gilbert, pg. 124

 

There is always a nay sayer in the crowd. I once heard a joke that said if you are ever lost, pull out a deck of cards and play solitaire - because it wont take long before you will put a card down and someone will lean over your shoulder and say “I wouldn’t have used that card there”. 

 

Three reasons you need Nay Sayers in your life.

 - They will help you clarify and intensify your reasons and choices. 

 

They really do you a favor by causing you to dig into your beliefs and do a gut check. Many times give you an advantage to look over your motives and goals and gain even more invaluable insight. You become even more skilled at what you are attempting to do.

 

J.K. Rowling: Before becoming a global phenomenon, Rowling's manuscript for "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" was rejected by twelve publishers. The rejections fueled her determination and forced her to refine her writing, ultimately leading to the creation of one of the most successful book series of all time… that small little series called Harry Potter, sold over 600 million copies… not to mention the royalties on movies, cartoons, toys and products like cereal and clothing… 

 

 

 

 

 - They will help you build a thick skin.

One of the biggest problems in todays world is the noise… the noise of the crowd. You can’t escape it… but given enough time and enough resolve you learn to become deaf to it. You not only just disregard it, but you become deaf to it. I have many times had my wife, friends even antagonists ask me “doesn’t it bother you what they are saying”?  I honestly can look at them and say… I didn’t notice it. The deafness and silence it creates actually becomes the fuel to your motivation and to your drive…. Because you can’t hear them anymore you gain greater focus.

 

Maybe you have heard of the term flow? Its when seemingly the world stops, time stands still and you hear nothing… athletes speak of this all the time. Its a beautiful skill gained by learning how to block out the noise of the Nay Sayers. 

 

 

 - They prove you are moving forward and not backward. 

If you want to know if you are moving in the right direction, check the crowd. Typically if more people think your goals are ludicrous you are on your way… if most people agree with your goals they are probably to easy, to unfaltering… they won’t change you, they are not worth your time and effort. Look there will always be some people who like what you are trying to do, the majority will be silent for many reasons, but the loudest voices will be the Nay Sayers… thats a good sign… keep pushing on. 

 

 - Here is a bonus thought. The best way to hone your instincts and your judgement and critical eye is constantly having people call you out…. 

REMEMBER 

Haters produce creators. 

What's with the Fruit?

Garth Heckman

The David Alliance

TDAgiantSlayer@Gmail.com 

 

 

Mark 11 and Luke 13 tell of Jesus on his way to the temple… he sees a fig tree… 

 

12 The next day as they were leaving Bethany, Jesus was hungry. 13 Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to find out if it had any fruit. When he reached it, he found nothing but leaves, because it was not the season for figs. 14 Then he said to the tree, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again.” And his disciples heard him say it.

15 On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple courts and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves, 16 and would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts. 17 And as he taught them, he said, “Is it not written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations’[c]? But you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’[d]”

18 The chief priests and the teachers of the law heard this and began looking for a way to kill him, for they feared him, because the whole crowd was amazed at his teaching.

19 When evening came, Jesus and his disciples[e] went out of the city.

20 In the morning, as they went along, they saw the fig tree withered from the roots. 21 Peter remembered and said to Jesus, “Rabbi, look! The fig tree you cursed has withered!”

22 “Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. 23 “Truly[f] I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them. 24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. 25 And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”

 

It bears no fruit… neither does the Nation of Israel

The temple had been turned into a shopping mall, not a house of prayer. It was supposed to bear fruit… but it did not. 

It was supposed to be the time… but it was not.

The fig tree was out of season for figs, so why did Jesus curse it? Because typically at that time it was not the season for figs.We know Fig trees produce leaves at the time of the Passover, and small fruits do appear, which will ripen later… so there should have been signs of fruits to come -  These fruits are unripe but marginally edible. The leaves promise fruit on the tree, but its barren fruitless… its a “looks like Tarzan plays like Jane”. Its bark is bigger than its bite… its a poser, its a wanna be…. It’s Israel at the time Of Christ culminating act of dying for the sins of the world… they should be ready, waiting and open to bearing fruit… but they are hard hearted. The religious leaders of the day are barren. 

 

So Jesus curses the posers… don’t miss the irony here. God in just a second talks about unforgiveness…but right now he is cursing a tree symbolically as the religious leaders… so apparently you can without anger or bitterness or hate or malice - you can curse something or someone… but maybe that is just stored up for the religious leaders… and fake pastors and fake social media preachers and bible thumping hustlers… sorry I digress. 

He also shows the power and turn around of a curse - 24 hours. Not bad.

But it also shows us the power of a blessing…surely if Jesus can curse something and get results in 24 hours, he can also bless something and get results in 24 hours.

And might I remind you that he goes on to say in faith we can do the same….

In fact we can tear mountains up with our faith and cast them into the sea… mere words with faith has immediate actions..

But there is a caveat… a warning or a read this before using notification. 

And that is this: don’t try this with unforgiveness in your heart. It seems that the sin of unforgiveness is the kryptonite of prayer.

So maybe our first prayer should not be to move mountains for miracles but rather mountains of unforgiveness… and then we can start moving mountains of miracles…. Something to think about. 

What'cha aiming at?

Garth Heckman 

The David Alliance

TDAgiantslayer@gmail.com

 

 

Website:

www.aegisdefensesolutions.com

Insta:

 

For anyone in IL. Luke is a linseed professional counselor who specializes with kids, teens, and families in Christian Counseling. If you or someone you know is struggling with anxiety, mood challenges, ADHD, and other mental health concerns, reach out to Luke

 

https://www.whitestoneresources.com/counselors-list/lmerrill

 

My media channels all go to Garth Heckman 

 

Text me 30 second interviews of you asking people “whats it take to be a man”

 

 

Sin’s definition is missing the mark…

But it means we are shooting at something. All of us, we are at least trying to make a point out of our life… 

But if we miss… well…

 

Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

Usage: The verb "hustereó" primarily conveys the idea of lacking or being deficient in something. It can refer to material needs, such as lacking food or resources, as well as spiritual or moral deficiencies. The term is often used in the New Testament to describe situations where individuals or groups fall short of God's standards or expectations.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of lacking or falling short was not only a material concern but also a moral and philosophical one. The idea of deficiency was often linked to the pursuit of virtue and the ideal of self-sufficiency. In the Jewish context, lacking could also imply a failure to meet the covenantal obligations or to live up to the righteousness required by the Law.

But the question today is… what are you shooting for? What have you been shooting for and when you do hit the target - do you get what you thought you would get out of it? 

 

And if not… why not shoot for what God has for you… He will help you hit the target every time. 

 

Crazy story in Mark 10 and I think we might miss the underlying theme…

17 As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. “Good teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

18 “Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good—except God alone. 19 You know the commandments: ‘You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, you shall not defraud, honor your father and mother.’[d]”

20 “Teacher,” he declared, “all these I have kept since I was a boy.”

21 Jesus looked at him and loved him. “One thing you lack,” he said. “Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”

22 At this the man’s face fell. He went away sad, because he had great wealth.

23 Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!”

 

The man had all the things he had aimed for. He hit the mark on obeying the commands… Jesus didn’t argue that point with him.

He hit all the targets with money, popularity, prestige… he had it all. On the outside this guy was killing it… but he trusted his accomplishments, his toys, his resources more than he was willing to trust God. 

But why is it so important?

 

Garth Heckman 

The David Alliance

TDAgiantslayer@gmail.com

 

 

Website:

www.aegisdefensesolutions.com

Insta:

 

For anyone in IL. Luke is a linseed professional counselor who specializes with kids, teens, and families in Christian Counseling. If you or someone you know is struggling with anxiety, mood challenges, ADHD, and other mental health concerns, reach out to Luke

 

https://www.whitestoneresources.com/counselors-list/lmerrill

 

My media channels all go to Garth Heckman 

 

Text me 30 second interviews of you asking people “whats it take to be a man”

 

Its true that communication is the key to any important relationship… when I used AI it said this…

 

Communication is the cornerstone of any relationship, fostering understanding, trust, and intimacy. Here are the top five reasons why communication is so important:

1. Builds Trust: Open and honest communication creates a safe space where both partners can share their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment or criticism. This vulnerability strengthens the bond of trust between them.
2. Resolves Conflicts: Effective communication allows couples to address disagreements and conflicts calmly and respectfully. By actively listening and expressing their needs, they can find solutions that work for both parties, preventing resentment and maintaining harmony.
3. Deepens Intimacy: Sharing personal experiences, dreams, and fears creates a deeper emotional connection between partners. This vulnerability and understanding foster a sense of intimacy that goes beyond physical attraction.
4. Strengthens the Bond: Consistent and meaningful communication strengthens the emotional bond between partners. It allows them to celebrate shared experiences, support each other through challenges, and grow together as individuals and as a couple.
5. Avoids Misunderstandings: Clear and open communication minimizes the risk of misunderstandings, which can lead to hurt feelings, arguments, and even breakups. By expressing themselves clearly and actively listening to their partner, couples can avoid unnecessary conflicts and maintain a healthy relationship.

 

 

Of course it has to go both ways… 

So we must also understand it is most important in our relationship with God. 

7 Secrets to successful Sowing

Garth Heckman

The David Alliance

TDAgiantSlayer@Gmail.com 

Fertile soil

Matthew 13 

 

Seven secrets to successful seeds 

 

You expose your seeds to the sun…and it can take it if you meet the other demands… of growth. Weed, water and waste. 

 

You weed your soil… Lets just call these bad habits and bad people. If it does not add to the growth of your dreams and goals Then pull it out of your life. 

I have had to learn over time to give more friends less time and to even drop some friends completely. I have also learned to drop some bad habits… to many times getting caught up in a TV series, reading books that don’t feed my spirit just my ego. Many men are just a few weeds away from truly catapulting their speed of growth simply by pulling a few weeds. 

 

You water your soil… Water is a symbol of the Holy Spirit - how much influence and say do you allow the Holy Spirit over your goals, dreams and visions. He is the Grand Gardener…give him room to work. 

 

 

Waste - You allow yourself to get crapped on… its good fertilizer.

Don’t let life get you down when things hit the fan… that stuff on the fan… its great for your dreams if you grow from it. 

 

 

Seeds have to die before they grow… don’t let the death of a dream or goal fool you into thinking it won’t ever come to fruition. You may be surprised… just hang in there and stay true to the process. 

 

You choose what seeds you are willing to get planted… The sower was sowing good seed, because he is a good man… Yes you have to have good soil, but beware there are lots of sowers out there who are bad and carry bad seed. 

 

And finally… the biggest enemy to growth is we forget how long it can take…

How many of us have walked away from fields that ultimately blossomed and brought great beauty and meaning to others who stumbled upon it. 

Cheech and Chong Parenting

Lets take a look at a common verse

Eph. 6:1-5 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise: 3 “that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.”

4 And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord.

 

V. 1 “in the Lord”

Paul used this phrase 21 X’s in the NT

It means you are subject to the Lord in unity and obedience. He is your Lordship, Master and controller. 

 

 

*PARENTS Lets start here: Do your kids see you in that type of relationship with God?

 

 

V. 3 “GO WELL WITH THEE”

This is to the kids… ages 0 and up

GK - Live a life of reward.

 

 

**How many get what they want and feel cheated, or void, or even more empty and voracious 

Vs. 

Rewarded… just unexplained, unannounced, unexpected reward. THINGS JUST END UP GOING RIGHT! 

 

 

V. 4 BRING THEM UP

Nurture, nourish and care for their mind, emotions, body, soul and spirit. 

 

 

**then it talks about Slaves and Masters…

Again all about relationships relationships RELATIONSHIPS! 

 

 

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes.…

 

 

Dissect a frog: forceps, tray, scissors, scalpel, needles, pins, 

 

 

V. 10 FINALLY GK - LOY-POO 

Genitive Neuter Singular Adjective - 

So Henceforth from now on remember we are fighting a spiritual war. 

 

YOU ARE IN WAR

YOUR KIDS ARE IN WAR

The reason why it’s important to understand you are training your child for war is because you yourself are in the same war. 

 

 

You have not won that war yet so you must go to your kids with humility and tenderness and honesty -that you yourself still fail in many battles in that war.

TEACH THIS… 

Like in any war the enemies strategies and tactics will change. 

We can’t just give them 3 points to better behavior and walk away. In fact we need to teach our kids about this aspect of the enemy. 

 

 

Your 4th grader wants the new gaming system - everyone else has one. So what is the spirit behind this? Selfishness, the fear of man. (But you only modify behavior and not the heart)

  -  In 8th grade she wants to dress like everyone else. So what is the spirit behind this? Selfishness, the fear of man. (But you only modify behavior and not the heart)

  -  As a Junior in High School she wants to be promiscuous. WHY? So what is the spirit behind this? Selfishness, the fear of man. (But you only modify behavior and not the heart)

…See how the strategy changes - but as a parent if you identify it early so the child begins to see it her heart will open up to the changing power of the Holy Spirit. 

Come at me Bro

Garth Heckman

The David Alliance

TDAGiantSlayer@Gmail.com 

 

Garth Heckman 

The David Alliance

TDAgiantslayer@gmail.com

 

 

Website:

www.aegisdefensesolutions.com

Insta:

 

For anyone in IL. Luke is a linseed professional counselor who specializes with kids, teens, and families in Christian Counseling. If you or someone you know is struggling with anxiety, mood challenges, ADHD, and other mental health concerns, reach out to Luke

 

https://www.whitestoneresources.com/counselors-list/lmerrill

 

My media channels all go to Garth Heckman 

 

Text me 30 second interviews of you asking people “whats it take to be a man”

 

Parenting in the presence evil

Join us for a 3 week series on the perils of parenting in the new realm. The enemy is out to destroy your kids, your family and your future. What does Gods word say about victory in the middle of viciousness. How do you train your kids for battle in todays Spiritual War. The questions may be different, but the answer is always found in Gods word. 

NOV> 3rd

 

 

Here is a word for you and I . GOD awards us with attacks . Just like JOB. He told me to quit being concerned about being attacked (your demon in the first service for example). I’m building your faith and responsibility (my response to HIS ability). Garths thought on this: is the man who invested the talents got even more and we know that when you invest talents, there’s risk this hard work, but it’s a test.

 

Thick skin people get things done. 

 

Paul said In

Galatians 1:10 For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.

 

Prov. 29:25 The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.

 

Jer. 17:5 Thus says the Lord: “Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, whose heart turns away from the Lord.

 

Matthew 10:32-33

So everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven, but whoever denies me before men, I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven.

 

Paul himself told stories of being whipped, stoned, beaten with rods, shipwrecked, robbed and numerous times. In fact in Galatians 6:17 He said I wear the scars of standing for Christ. 

 

Just recently on social media I have been called a cult pastor of a gun church, I have been called someone who thinks they are chosen by God to speak for him… I kind of am… and so are you, I have been called a hypocrite a pedophile, a sicko, 

In person I have been told to be quiet, to get out of my face, I have been told of F off… 

I don’t find delight in it, I actually pray for the people because I truly want them to know Jesus. 

 

Here are five ways to cultivate grit:

1. Embrace Challenges: Seek out situations that push you outside of your comfort zone. Challenges help build resilience and determination.
2. Cultivate a Growth Mindset: Believe that your abilities can be developed through hard work and dedication. This mindset fuels perseverance.
3. Set Meaningful Goals: Having clear objectives gives you direction and motivation to overcome obstacles.
4. Practice Deliberate Practice: Focus on specific areas for improvement and engage in consistent, focused practice.
5. Learn from Failure: View setbacks as opportunities for growth and learning. Analyze what went wrong and adjust your approach.

Not that these are not good, and they apply to many things… however the best way to become thick skinned and take on a greater influence as a follower of Christ is simply - serve him publicly, speak of him publicly, be his example publicly, You will get thick skinned pretty fast when you pray for people in public, share Christ with people in your neighborhood  or work place. You gotta step out to step up and you will step on a lot of rough patches… but it is worth it. 

All five of these are all wrapped up in being a follower of Christ Daily. 

Real Reality....

Garth Heckman 

The David Alliance

TDAgiantslayer@gmail.com

 

 

Website:

www.aegisdefensesolutions.com

Insta:

 

For anyone in IL. Luke is a linseed professional counselor who specializes with kids, teens, and families in Christian Counseling. If you or someone you know is struggling with anxiety, mood challenges, ADHD, and other mental health concerns, reach out to Luke

 

https://www.whitestoneresources.com/counselors-list/lmerrill

 

My media channels all go to Garth Heckman 

 

Text me 30 second interviews of you asking people “whats it take to be a man”

 

Parenting in the presence evil

Join us for a 3 week series on the perils of parenting in the new realm. The enemy is out to destroy your kids, your family and your future. What does Gods word say about victory in the middle of viciousness. How do you train your kids for battle in todays Spiritual War. The questions may be different, but the answer is always found in Gods word. 

NOV> 3rd

 

 

reality tv - when leave it to beaver was on, lots of kids grew up thinking that was reality. we all know now that it's not. but what we see today on tv is no more real as leave it to beaver was back then.

 

 

Reality tv - ha is there anything more NOT reality than reality TV? It is the same with social media, its not reality, even the stuff I post isn’t true reality in the form of you knowing everything about me. I was really under attack yesterday… but I don’t post that stuff on Social media. I spent most of the day in my underwear… aren’t we glad I don’t post that on social media… but what is reality? 

 

REALITY

 A woman was showing a friend her new baby  The friend said ”she’s beautiful “ the mother exclaimed  “this is nothing you should see her picture”.  

 

 

The Bible has many things to say about reality, including:

• God is the basis for reality
  The Bible says that God created the heavens and earth, and that everything visible and invisible was created by God…. God sees beyond what people want you to see or what they think God sees.
• God's Word is the foundation of reality
  The Bible says that God cannot lie, and that reality would change to comply with God's Word if He did. If God can only tell the truth than he is definitely the one you want to understand reality through correct?
• Humans can choose to align with God's Word - you can choose reality.
  The Bible says that humans can choose to live in accordance with God's Word, or they can choose death…. Think of it, if you choose to believe what is not real - whether its a social media post, a political leader or a rock star, superstar athlete or movie star… you are choosing what is not real… you get to choose.
• Accepting Gods reality opens us to hope
  The Bible says that accepting God’s reality opens us up to hope because it invites God into our reality. 
• The wise person looks ahead and faces reality
  The Bible says that the wise person looks ahead and faces reality, while the fool tries to fool himself and won't face facts. 
• The Holy Spirit helps us discern truth
  The Bible says that the Holy Spirit helps us discern truth from lies, authenticity from deception, and holiness from hypocrisy.

I was sitting in the house of an amazing guitar player in an award winning secular band, he had it all, the GF who was smoking hot, the great career, a killer guitar player and money to boot. I asked him as we sat alone and were jamming together what else he needed in order to be happy… he stopped and with a solemn look said “I was just asking myself that today”… Im not sure. NOW HERE IS A GUY WHO THOUGHT THE WORLDS REALITY WOULD BRING FULFILLMENT… it hadn’t. The worlds reality over promises and under delivers… seek Gods reality. 

Fleshy flesh

Garth Heckman

The David Alliance

TDAGiantSlayer@Gmail.com 

 

Mark 8:14-21 The disciples are thinking in the flesh unable to discern what Jesus is talking about. 

 

Galatians 5:10: fits of anger, strife, enmity, and jealousy are deeds of the flesh and they are all deeds that will damage significantly your relationships. 

 

Hebrews 5:11-14 

“About this we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing. For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic principles of the oracles of God. You need milk, not solid food, for everyone who lives on milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, since he is a child. But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil.” 

Operating in the flesh

  -  people call us hypocrites… yes we are, we all are, but it strengthens that perception that the only people who are hypocrites are Christians. 

 

  -  It strengthens pet sins in our lives

Heb. 5 speaks of us growing weaker in the spirit… if thats true - and it is, then we are growing stronger in the fleshly desires… lets call it what it is. The sinful desires. 

 

  -  Your flesh wants to reject scripture or at least compromise it in your life. 

 

 

How to stop living by the flesh?

1. Confess your sins daily… confess daily to God that you need to kill your flesh, your sin nature. 
2. 2. Make a habit of reading and studying the bible for your flesh. The nuance here is we sometimes read scripture and pray to become more spiritual and more powerful… but maybe we should just read scripture to become less of a sinner and to put our flesh to death. 

3. Get to know what the bible says about your problems… Got a problem? Theres an app for that - as in scriptural application. 

4. Build a powerful prayer life