THE FLESH, THE SPIRIT, AND THE YOKE

Romans 8:5,6  For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.

The unsaved person may be moral and even religious; but he lacks spiritual life. He needs the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus dwelling in him.

Romans 8:8,9 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.

To be in the flesh means to be lost without Christ. By faith in Christ, a person can be saved. The Spirit gives life to the unsaved so they may serve God. The Spirit also gives peace.

Matthew 11:28-30  Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.