Galatians 5
The Nine-fold Fruit of the Spirit
Galatians 5:22-23. The fruit of the Spirit consist of nine characteristics. These nine characteristics are evidence that the Holy Spirit is working in a person, and that through Jesus, God has made that person righteous.
The Lack of Beliefs and Values Bring Out the Works of the Flesh
Galatians 5:21. It is human nature that if our beliefs and values are weak or non-existent, we will manifest the works of the flesh. Galatians 5:19-21 identify the works of the flesh. They are “...
Human Kindness Starts With Freeing Yourself From Vanity, Strife, and Envy
Galatians 5:26. Having human kindness includes being friendly, generous, and having a warm heart. To have human kindness you must be free of habits that do not promote warm, friendly relationships. These bad habits include being haughty, being quarrelsome, and being envious of others. Haughtiness does not allow room for human kindness. You cannot be arrogant and friendly at the same time.
Continuing Grace is dependent on your continuing faith
Many Christians can get caught up in religious routines such as going to church, giving to the poor, using religious sayings, and so on. These good works can start to substitute for our faith in God. It is not our good works that keep us in relationship with God. It is our continuing faith in Jesus Christ as our Savior and Lord that enables us to have continuing grace with God.
Lack Of Commitment Is A Sign Of A Bad Relationship
Galatians 5:13. When one or both partners in a relationship lack commitment, this is a sign of a bad relationship. God has given us freedom to do what we want, but that does not mean we should do whatever our flesh desires. Many of us that are married may have the opportunity to commit adultery, but that does not mean that we should do it.
The Bible says that Adultery is a Work of the Flesh
Galatians 5:19. When you read the Bible, it tells you that adultery is a work of the flesh and a terrible thing. On the other hand, most societies do not consider adultery a crime. Things like littering and illegal parking are a crime, but not adultery. The Bible lumps adultery right in there with murder, heresies, and other works of the flesh.
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