For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.
Romans 8:5-6
Paul writes that some live according to the flesh or what is merely in their own self-interest. The flesh does not mean the body, but rather our self-centered selves. When we set our minds on the flesh, it means we only consider what we want and desire. We live for us. When we live according to the Holy Spirit, we set our minds or thinking on pleasing God.
When we set our minds only on ourselves and our egos then death follows: death of relationships, death of our peace and security. When we set our minds on what pleases God, peace is brought to us.
Pray today for the grace to set your mind on God’s will and his Spirit.