Pause for thought
In the Galatian churches there were two opposing views that were troubling the believers. There were the legalists who taught that to be certain of being right with God there were certain laws to obey in addition to faith in Christ, some Judaizers even said that to be a true Christian gentiles should submit to circumcision. Then there were those who went to the other extreme who saw their Liberty in Christ as an opportunity to sin. Neither group fully understood “grace” The scriptures are never outdated these two heresies are alive and well today. Paul shows us Gods way, we are to walk in the Spirit ( walk along the path the Spirit lays down ) not under compulsion to the Law, or a license to sin 5:16.
Legalism and license will always drag their victims into fleshly works, this is why most Christians experience a battle within between the flesh and the Holy Spirit. The sins of the flesh are the results of legalism and licence 5:17.
The fruit of the Spirit is a spontaneous work of the Holy Spirit in us reproducing the character traits of Christ in us. “Life application Bible”
Every Spirit led believer experiences true freedom in loving service to others 5:13. I see the fruit of the Spirit as a wonderful gem stone called love with facets each describing that love! 5:22-23.
Every Christian has made a decisive act of repentance when coming to faith in Christ and has been crucified with Him 5:24 see Romans 6:6.
verse 26 is a warning against pride which is certainly not walking in step with the Holy Spirit.
A verse to remember
If we are living now by the Holy Spirit, let us follow the Holy Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives Galatians 5:25 N.L.T.
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