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This study is a continuation of the theme of living and walking in the Spirit, the first study of which is called "DISCERNING SPIRIT and Flesh" which is so important. The Apostle Paul in Galatians 5:24 writes, "And those who are Christ's have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires." Why is it important to "crucify the flesh. and how do we "crucify the flesh?" Scripture explains Scripture. So each lesson herein is a paragraph or two of scripture, in context, sorted by theme, where two or more of the words "crucify, flesh, and/or the Spirit" (and their various synonyms) appear in the same paragraph; followed by four questions. Each Scripture is in context, but it is best if you also read what surrounds these verses. The following is a condensed summary of the Scriptures included in this Bible study on crucifying the flesh. Because of what Christ has done for us and the power of the Holy Spirit in us, a believer can lay aside his old self, and no longer walk in the former way of life, darkened in understanding, slaves to unrighteousness. Instead, we can put on the new self who is being renewed in true knowledge through faith in Christ Jesus. We can be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, pray in the Spirit, walk in the light and in the newness of life. We can be alive in the Spirit, and be a temple of God, with a good conscience toward God, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in us. We can be instruments of righteousness to God, for those who are Christ's are a new creation, reconciled to God through Christ Jesus and renewed by the Holy Spirit. We can have hope in God. We can be perfected in holiness in fear of God. When we abide in the Bread from Heaven, the Spirit who gives life, we are partakers of the divine nature, raised together with Christ. We seek those things which are from above where Christ is seated. We live and walk in the Spirit, in love,