The conflict of desires is the daily battle between our flesh and the Spirit of God within us. Galatians 5:17 tells us that the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and these are opposed to each other. This internal struggle is why we find ourselves reaching for the forbidden fruits, succumbing to temptations, and falling into cycles of sin and repentance. We hate our sins, yet we continue to indulge in them because, deep down, we might still find some enjoyment in them.