It is apparent from the subsequent verses that Paul is having to address behavioural problems - sin.
But sin is the result of CarnalMinded SelfWorship Jam 1:14,15.
A BornAgain NewSpirit being is not to be preoccupied with the flesh but rather the things of the HolySpirit Col 3:1
What are we really to abound in and what pleases the Lord? good works just as our Lord and Saviour did. Joh 14:12
We are able to do these works by the power of the HolySpirit who has transformed us from being spiritually dead into NewSpirit beings that are joint heirs with Christ. Rom 8:17 Joh 3:6 Gal 2:20
Good works flow by appropriating the SpiritualBlessings that are found in HeavenlyPlaces Eph 1:3.
Since we are now seated with Christ in HeavenlyPlaces (by the HolySpirit who is in us) the power of Christ is ours Col 3:3.
By faith we reach into the SpiritRealm and appropriate those blessings which flow through us into the PhysicalRealm Eph 3:20 3Jn 1:2.
These SpiritualBlessings are not just for us but are to flow through us to others for their healing, deliverance and salvation. Mat 10:8
Stop living life on Satan`s terms and begin living the KingdomLife.