373. What should I do if I feel no need for the Sacrament?
Those who feel no need for the Sacrament should first "put their hand into their shirt to check whether they have flesh and blood" (LC V 75). Our own flesh wars against God's Spirit (Galatians 5:19-21), demonstrating that nothing good dwells in us (Romans 7:18) and that Satan is constantly on the attack as a liar and murderer (John 8:44). Thus, I should "at least believe the Scriptures. They will not lie to you, and they know your flesh better than you yourself" (LC V 76).
Galatians 5:19-21 Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
Romans 7:18 For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out.
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