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How do we know the struggle between flesh and spirit is real?

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The struggle is evidenced in every believer's life as they grapple with sin and strive to live according to God's will.

The reality of the struggle between the flesh and the Spirit is a common experience for Christians, as expressed in Romans 7. Paul explains that believers are often torn between their desire to obey God and the sinful inclinations of their flesh. This struggle confirms their new identity in Christ, as true believers desire to do righteousness but find themselves failing without dependence on grace. The fact that believers can recognize their sinful actions as contrary to their new nature signifies the work of the Holy Spirit and affirms that such a struggle is an essential part of the Christian life.
Scripture References: Romans 7:14-25

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