“For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want.” – Galatians 5:17
Bible Verses About Abnormal Behavior
The Struggle Between Flesh and Spirit
In our Christian walk, we often grapple with the battle between the flesh and the Spirit. It can feel overwhelming as we desire to follow God’s ways but are pulled in different directions by our own human nature. The Bible teaches us that this conflict is not uncommon; in fact, it’s a part of every believer’s journey. We must recognize that we are not alone in this struggle, and through Christ, we can find victory over our urges and instincts that lead us astray. Embracing the Spirit and yielding to His guidance empowers us to resist the abnormal behaviors that tempt us. We are encouraged to pray for strength and wisdom to choose actions that honor God and reflect His character. Together, we can lean on each other for support in this spiritual battle.
Galatians 5:17
“For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want.” – Galatians 5:17
Romans 7:15
“I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do.” – Romans 7:15
Romans 8:8
“Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God.” – Romans 8:8
2 Corinthians 10:3
“For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does.” – 2 Corinthians 10:3
1 Peter 2:11
“Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul.” – 1 Peter 2:11
The Influence of Our Surroundings
As we reflect on the abnormal behaviors we encounter, it’s essential to consider how our environment influences us. The company we keep, the media we consume, and the conversations we engage in can all impact our mindset and behaviors. God calls us to be discerning about our surroundings because they can lead us to normalizing behaviors that stray from His truth. We are reminded to choose wisely who we associate with and to remain grounded in God’s word. Together, we can uplift one another to make choices that echo our commitment to Christ and to live in a manner that aligns with His teachings. Let’s help each other focus on what is pure, lovely, and admirable.
Proverbs 13:20
“Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.” – Proverbs 13:20
1 Corinthians 15:33
“Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good character.’” – 1 Corinthians 15:33
Philippians 4:8
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” – Philippians 4:8
Ephesians 5:11
“Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.” – Ephesians 5:11
James 4:4
“You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God? Therefore anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes