Psalm 1:2 (CSB) — 2 Instead, his delight is in the LORD’s instruction, and he meditates on it day and night.
Galatians 5:16–17 (CSB) — 16 I say then, walk by the Spirit and you will certainly not carry out the desire of the flesh. 17 For the flesh desires what is against the Spirit, and the Spirit desires what is against the flesh; these are opposed to each other, so that you don’t do what you want.
Luke 9:23 (CSB) — 23 Then he said to them all, “If anyone wants to follow after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me.
Biblical Reasons 