As followers of Jesus Christ, we're confronted with the threefold enemy of the devil, the world, and our sinful lusts. These fleshly lusts are deadly, deceptive, and dangerous, often appearing to be our friend but plotting our destruction. We're reminded to abstain from these passions of the flesh, which wage war against our soul, and to focus on God's love, which is patient, self-controlled, and sacrificial.
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