Be Controlled By The Spirit, Not The Flesh

In week two of Samson, Pastor Lance teaches us about the feelings that got Samson in trouble: anger and pride. Those feelings controlled him, and they're part of what led him to the life he never wanted. If we are honest, the feelings that controlled him also control us.

As strong as Samson was, he could not control his feelings of anger and pride and ended up stepping over lines he never wanted to cross. How often do we do the same? We say things to people we love that we want to take back. We overreact in a situation and feel embarrassed later. We're angry at our decisions but take it out on other people. Those are just a few examples of how we get into trouble.

The good news is, no matter how angry you feel or how prideful you may be, you can choose a different direction. Instead of being dominated by your feelings, you can be controlled by God's Spirit.

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