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He did this so that the just requirement of the law would be fully satisfied for us, who no longer follow our sinful nature but instead follow the Spirit.
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Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit.
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So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.
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For the sinful nature is always hostile to God. It never did obey God’s laws, and it never will.
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That’s why those who are still under the control of their sinful nature can never please God.