Romans 8:6 (Amplified Version) reads:
Now the mind of the flesh [which is sense and reason without the Holy Spirit] is death [death that comprises all the miseries arising from sin, both here and hereafter]. But the mind of the [Holy] Spirit is life and [soul] peace [both now and forever].
What distinguishes a Soldier of The Cross?
There is a Line that is crossed. A Call has been answered. Many ignore the Call. Crossing The Line means choosing to follow Him , no matter what. It means taking God at His Word. Agreeing with Him. Such is the theme of the whole of God's Word.
Those who are really His choose to see according to His Word. They live according to His Word. They speak according to His Word. They think according to His Word.
To step aside from following Him, one must analyse without faith. Think without faith. Oppose His Word.
Yield to the gravitation of the flesh.
Soldier, it is simply not worth it. The result is the experience of spiritual death. Depression, anger, resentment and blindness. Spiritual poverty.
Press into the Battle. Take up The Sword. Put on the full Armour.
Look up. Move on!