[jo kus]

If that is the case, isn't it God who gives us our understanding and our desire to do His will?

Phil 2:12-13 clearly tells us that God moves in us our will and desire to do what is pleasing to Him. But not infallibly, because men CAN refuse God's graces (and thus, they are evil and have chosen NOT to accept God's graces).

Regards

[HarleyD]

Phil 2:12-13 clearly tells us that God moves in us our will and desire to do what is pleasing to Him. But not infallibly, because men CAN refuse God's graces

Phillipians simply states that God is at work in us for His good pleasure. Therefore we need to consider this in the lives we live. It doesn't state anywhere that men can refuse God's graces.

Phl 2:12-13 So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for {His} good pleasure.

We are temples of the living God (1 Cor 3:16).