Life and Peace

Many times we act as if we're in the flesh. But the Scripture is clear that we are always in the spirit. Romans 8:5-9 "Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. ... You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. ... " Tom wants to know more about 1 John 1:9 and the believer's response to sin.Mary Jo asks about the coin used to pay the tax.