Why do we have so many churches and mosques and yet sin is in the increase? This is simply because the works of the flesh is in control of human actions and it is only God through Jesus Christ that can arrest the effect of the works of the flesh on individuals. Works of the flesh? Yes, works of the flesh. Which of the following works of the flesh is in control of your life? According to the books of Galatians 5: 19 – 21 and Romans 1: 28 – 32, the works of the flesh are

1. Sexual immorality (Adultery, Fornication, Lesbianism, Homosexuality, Rape, etc.)
2. Impurity/ Uncleanness
3. Sensuality/ Lasciviousness
4. Idolatry
5. Sorcery/ Witchcraft /Nagging
6. Enmity/ Hatred
7. Strife/ Variance/ Discord
8. Jealousy / Emulations
9. Fits of anger/ Wrath
10. Rivalries/ Strife/ Selfish ambition
11. Dissensions/ Seditions
12. Divisions/ Factions/ Heresy
13. Envy
14. Drunkenness
15. Orgies/ Revellings
16. Reprobate mind/ Foolish thinking
17. Evil/ Wickedness
18. Covetousness/ Greed
19. Malice/ Brutal temper
20. Debate
21. Deceit
22. Malignancy
23. Gossips
24. Slanderers/ Backbiters
25. Haters of God
26. Insolent/ Despiteful
27. Haughty/ Proud
28. Boastful/ Boasters/ Arrogant
29. Inventors of evil things
30. Disobedient to parents
31. Foolish/ Without understanding
32. Faithless/ Covenant breakers
33. Heartless/ Without natural affection
34. Ruthless/ Implacable/ Unmerciful
35. Supporters of bad actions.

The list seems endless. Repent of your sins today, accept Jesus Christ and pray for grace, mercy and power to overcome these works of the flesh and you shall live a sinless life. Shalom!