So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves. (Galatians 5:16 NLT)
Shear willpower alone will never enable the Christian to live a holy life. That’s why God has given each of us the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. With His help there is nothing we are commanded to do that we cannot do. As we surrender to Him we are guided and enabled to live above the level of our “sinful nature.” Stop trusting in yourself and start relying on the Holy Spirit!