For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want (Galatians 5:17). Guest … Continue reading
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So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. (Galatians 5:16). Remember the story about the Indian boy who dreamt that he had two wolves fighting inside him? He went to … Continue reading
If you keep on biting and devouring each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other (Galatians 5:15). We are so very good at this, aren’t we? We know how to attack, to destroy, to scathe our … Continue reading
The entire law is summed up in a single command: Love your neighbor as yourself (Galatians 5:14). As it happens, the entire verse from Leviticus Chapter 19 goes like this: “Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one … Continue reading
You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature. Rather, serve one another in love (Galatians 5:13). If you want to get a glimpse into a person’s character, ask them … Continue reading
Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends (John 15:13). Thank you, Veteran. Thank you for leaving your home behind in order to protect it. Thank you for setting aside your freedoms … Continue reading
You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature… (Galatians 5:13). Back to Galatians… Paul has been hammering us with the fact that you can’t earn your salvation; it is … Continue reading
Before me no god was formed, nor will there be one after me. I, even I, am the Lord, and apart from me there is no savior (Isaiah 43:10). So, your candidate won/lost, and now you’re elated/depressed and excited/frightened. OK, … Continue reading
For the kingdom is the Lord’s, and he rules over the nations (Psalm 22:28). Just a reminder: no matter what today brings, your king rules over heaven and earth and sky and sea and you and me. So…breathe deeply, Beloved. … Continue reading
Brothers and sisters, if I am still preaching circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been abolished (Galatians 5:11). The cross represented humiliation and failure and death. For the Romans, it … Continue reading