The Flesh is a Mess: Human Existence

Overcoming Deeds That Keep You Out of the Kingdom of God

In this episode of the Teams Drawn Year to God Poetry Podcast, Shirah Chante, Relationship Artist, addresses teenagers, their parents, and youth workers on spiritual growth and drawing closer to God. She emphasizes the importance of embodying the Holy Spirit's fruit, including love, patience, joy, kindness, and self-control. Shirah Chante warns against behaviors such as fornication, idolatry, adultery, homosexuality, and other actions that distance individuals from God's kingdom. She shares a poem titled The Flesh is a Mess and provides a spiritual guide on leading a life aligned with God's teachings to avoid being swayed by worldly temptations.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:22 Purpose of the Podcast

02:13 The Fruit of the Spirit

03:13 Believing in Jesus and Regeneration

04:13 Using the Fruit of the Spirit

07:11 The Holy Spirit's Role

08:57 Reading the Poem: The Flesh is a Mess

10:48 Exploring the Poem's Meaning

11:38 Activities Leading to Hell

14:18 Understanding Fornication and Idolatry

20:50 Adultery and Homosexuality

22:39 Other Sins to Avoid

26:55 Final Prayer and Conclusion