the enemy

Don't we do this with our sin nature, sometimes?! "The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak." (Matthew 26: 41). We give in to our sin nature, to temptation, which is then "fed" by our submission to it. The more we submit to it, the more it dominates in our lives. But if we submit to God and the "spiritual" nature, then God will dominate in our lives. We just have to make sure that we yield to the right nature.

"Yield Not to Temptation"
Horatio R. Palmer

Yield not to temptation, for yielding is sin;
Each victory will help you some other to win;
Fight manfully onward, dark passions subdue,
Look ever to Jesus, He’ll carry you through.

Shun evil companions, bad language disdain,
God’s Name hold in reverence, nor take it in vain;
Be thoughtful and earnest, kindhearted and true,
Look ever to Jesus, He’ll carry you through.

To him that o’ercometh, God giveth a crown;
Through faith we shall conquer, though often cast down;
He Who is our Savior our strength will renew;
Look ever to Jesus, He’ll carry you through.

Ask the Savior to help you,
Comfort, strengthen and keep you;
He is willing to aid you,
He will carry you through.