the term yēṣer for desire. Where the Jesus followers differed from these others was in the solution. The Greek thought generally considered the solution as a form of rationality, and Jewish thought as a form of Torah obedience, but our works will suggest the solution is a gift from God—that is, divine wisdom (James), or knowledge of God (2 Peter), or the will of God/spiritual milk (1 Peter). Paul would say, the Holy Spirit. Our works differ when it comes to expressing the solution, but they agree
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