My child, think of your flesh as a toddler who wants what he wants when he wants it. He throws a tantrum until he either gets what he wants or he is disciplined by loving and caring parents. Your flesh must be brought under discipline and self control or it will rage out of control. Undisciplined flesh leads only to death. Discipline, by the power of My Holy Spirit will bring about self control and the change of fleshly habits. A successful life is a disciplined life. No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening – it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way.

Hebrews 12:11 NLT