What does the Bible say about a Christian's inability to fulfill desires?
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The Bible teaches that believers often struggle to do what they desire due to indwelling sin (Galatians 5:17, Romans 7:19).
The struggle of a Christian to fulfill their desires is addressed in Galatians 5:17, which states that believers cannot do the things they would like to do because of the conflict between the Spirit and the flesh. Similarly, Romans 7:19 expresses this struggle, indicating that despite their best intentions, believers often find themselves doing the very things they do not want to do. This is a reflection of the ongoing presence of sin within the believer's life, which creates a war against their renewed heart's desires, leading to feelings of disappointment and shame.
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