The Holy Spirit (HS) interprets God's will vs. Satan's will for the life of a Christian (those immature in the faith). A Believer (those mature in the faith) understands this premise and knows that God's Word is the remedy for darkness (Psalms 119:105).
In many instances, choosing light over darkness is a function of the heart and the human condition. The "flesh" (our will to pursue sinful behavior with great enthusiasm and pleasure) is much more than our physical bodies wanting to be satisfied with various lusts. It will take you down a road so dark that "blackness" will be the norm and you won't even know that you are in the dark!
Blackness is that state of being black; of being soiled, dirty; a total absence of light; thoroughly evil and invoking the supernatural. Invoking is "an earnest request or petitioning for help for some outside source." By pursuing the things of the flesh, you are invoking help and support from the kingdom of darkness (thoughts, ideas, dreams and aspirations). It might feel good for a time, but the end is always destruction and death (separation from God) - (2 Cor. 4:1-6).
Appealing to sin gives the evil spirits authority over your heart, mind, body, soul and spirit. Your total being is coming into agreement with the realm of darkness. You are saying to the demons, "I hear what you are telling me to do, let's do it! Just let me know what I need to do to put your plan into action." The enemy inserts his will into the lives of those living in darkness by manipulating your flesh which, in essence, is your will. This is not rocket science, but the individual is hopelessly trapped in iniquity without the HS coming to their rescue! The choice to live a life of holiness and righteousness opens the door for repentance, redemption and reconciliation. In short, a life in the presence of God.
In every instance, while in darkness, you are doing exactly what you want to do, you enjoy it and you don't perceive the activity as sinful because you are blinded by selfishness. The flesh can't respond to God because it is the enemy of God. The flesh is hostile to God. It opposes, antagonizes and resists the things of God in our thoughts, hearts and deeds. God said no flesh would glory in His Presence (1 Cor. 1:29-31).
How corrupt and evil is the heart of man as he pursues life in the spirit of darkness and not the light? The answer can be found in Genesis 6:5-7, 11-13. You have to be dead to miss this! Selah....
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