GPS ENG: WHAT IS THE INNER MAN STRENGTHENED FOR?

LET’S READ ROMANS 8:13-14

¹³ For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. ¹⁴ For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.

LET’S OBSERVE:

• What two ways of living does the text mention?

• What consequences does each one have?

• What does “put to death the deeds of the flesh” mean?

LET’S ANALYZE IN LIGHT OF THE WORD

• In what situations is it hardest for you to “put the flesh to death”?

• Are you making decisions guided by emotions or by the Spirit?

• What evidence is there in your life that you are being led by God?

LET’S APPLY

• What concrete actions will you take this week to put into practice what you learned today?

In Conclusion:

The inner man is strengthened in order to:

• Overcome the flesh: Not by human strength, but by the Spirit. Inner strengthening gives us self-control and discernment. Without strengthening → the flesh dominates. With the Spirit → there is victory.

• Live a spiritual life: Not just exist… but live with peace, freedom, and purpose.

• Be led by the Spirit: He directs decisions, corrects paths, and shapes character.

• Affirm our identity as children: We don’t just believe… we live as children.