If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself (Galatians 6:3). Sometimes Paul’s teaching is really obscure, and it takes a lot of study and effort to glean his message. This is not one of those … Continue reading
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ (Galatians 6:2). Interesting how Paul says this right after talking about confronting a brother in sin. Whaddaya think? Connected, maybe? Nah… Yeah… Remember that person … Continue reading
Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you may also be tempted (Galatians 6:1). “Oh, but I could never get caught up in that.” Yes, you could. … Continue reading
Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other (Galatians 5:26). It’s not about you. Seriously It’s not even about me, although I might need to double-check Scripture on that. It’s about the One who, oh I don’t know, … Continue reading
Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit (Galatians 5:25). Have you ever seen a little kids’ dance performance? Because I have. Lots of motion and kicks and spins and vague arm gestures and … Continue reading
Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires (Galatians 5:24). Crucifixion, as you probably know, is a painful process. It’s supposed to be. Crucifixion was not designed to be a quick, merciful … Continue reading
Those who belong to Christ Jesus… (Galatians 5:24) Stop right there. Let’s begin the day with a quick heart check. As you read the above words, “Those who belong to Christ Jesus,”what was your gut reaction? A. Did you just … Continue reading
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law (Galatians 5:22-23). No law No restrictions You can be just a loving, just as patient, just … Continue reading
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). If you read last Wednesday’s post, you need not wonder about my level of self-control. On the other hand, I teach … Continue reading
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness… (Galatians 5:22-23) I am not, by nature, gentle. At least, that’s what my family and friends and students and fellow drivers tell me. But, hey–what … Continue reading