The verses above explain that living the lusts of the world will not bring happiness in the long run because you will not be allowed to enter into the Kingdom of God. The lusts of the world may bring temporary satisfaction, but not ultimate happiness. The lusts of the spirit are character traits that we all need to learn and obtain in order to enter back into God's presence.
Some things that I can do in order to have the lusts of the spirit is to involve myself in good things and actions such as service, church worship, temple attendance, kind words, communication, seeking to do good to everyone I meet, not thinking ill of someone. Some lusts of the world that I can give up are spending too much time on the internet instead of my family, trying to outsmart or out-better others, or always seeking for approval from others.
Lusts of the World:
-adultery
-fornication
-idolatry
-witchcraft
-hatred
-wrath
-envyings
-strife
-murders
-drunkenness
Lusts of the Spirit:
-love
-peace
-longsuffering
-gentleness
-goodness
-faith
-meekness
-temperance
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