I think about the pepper plant, the corn, cucumbers, tomatoes, and more plants. And I've noticed that while those seeds are living within the fruit or vegetable they can not grow. It is only when those seeds have died, that they can be planted and grow. And, I can relate this same process to the human body. In order to grow and thrive in the spirit, you must die to the flesh. Meaning, You have to rid your mind and body of toxic negative worldly things in order to grow and develop more spiritually. Amaka Imani Nkosazana
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The Bible says, "For the flesh sets its desire against the spirit; and the spirit against the flesh; for these are contrary to each other." (Galatians 5:17) The flesh is our physical bodies. The spirit is our mind. We are not meant to live in the physical realm. We are meant to live in the spiritual realm.

The physical world offers no peace or comfort, whatsoever. It is only when you die to physical desires that you can be set free from it.

Source: Sweet Destiny

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