The presence of the Holy Spirit in the life teaching us self mastery over all appetites, the human temper, the passions of the flesh and human traits. And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. The meaning here is not referring to committing a sin from which we repent and withdraw but continuing in and practicing behavior contrary to the Word. Figuratively used to describe idolatry or spiritual unfaithfulness to God. Allowing the presence of anything foreign to remain or coexist with purity.
Hatred creates reasons for opposing through hostility.
This word implies the element of intrigue such as secretive slandering, a conspiracy against someone, to cause division. The effort to create a faction. The effort to sustain a faction. Uninhibited hilarity, indulgence. They which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.