Galatians 5:22-23

But the fruit of the Spirit (the result of His presence within us) is love (unselfish concern for others), joy (inner) peace, patience (not the ability to wait, but how we act while waiting), kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such things there is no law. 

When we focus on the things of Jesus and let the Holy Spirit guide us, we will operate in love. The more we concentrate on God and seek His face, the less the ability of sin to lead us to the flesh will be. Yes, it takes work, but so does slavery to sin, and sin makes people miserable. When the love of God is at work in our hearts, the peace that flows into our lives is priceless.