If any man have not the Spirit of Christ (but the spirit of this world) he is none of his, Romans 8:7-9; Romans 8:14.
For not only gross wickedness, but even a carnal mind and the friendship of this world is enmity against God. Philippians 3:18-19. James 4:4. But how do I know that I have the spirit of Christ? Answer. I have prayed for him earnestly: this cannot be in vain. Luke 11:13. He works also hatred and sorrow of sin, rebukes, comforts, and drives me to Christ, and to prayers. This is his abiding witness, built upon the word of God, which no man of this world, but even the weakest believer can have.
Holy, and true, and righteous Lord,
I wait to prove thy perfect will,
Be mindful of thy gracious word,
And stamp me with thy Spirit’s seal.
The hatred of the carnal mind
Out of my flesh at once remove;
Give me a tender heart, resigned,
And pure, and full of faith and love.
Within me thy good Spirit place.
Spirit of health, and love, and power;
And grant me such victorious grace,
That inbred sin may reign no more.
Purge me from every sinful blot,
My idols all be cast aside:
Cleanse me from every evil thought,
From all the filth of self, and pride.