16 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever[a] you want. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.
Galatians summarized what this freedom entails.
Chap 1 delivered the Jews from the law of Moses
Chap 2 deliver us from guilt and sin
Need to keep human traditions
Deliverance from deeds of the flesh w/c endanger our salvation
Understanding your freedom without abusing it.
Galatians: Magna Carta of Christian liberty
Main verse Galatians 5:1
Freedom in Christ
5 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm,then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
In the exercise of freedom we must
A. Not serve the flesh
V. 5:13
Life by the Spirit
13 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh[a]; rather, serve one another humbly in love.
Freedom in Christ does not mean license to do anything we want.
Freedom in Christ Is our motivation to obey our God.
Freedom in Christ is overcoming the works of the flesh. V. 5:20
20 idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions
B. The works of the flesh doubts our salvation. V.13
Genuine saved Christians care how they live, they are conscious of their representation of Christ.
Genuine saved Christians do not continue to sin
1 John 1:9
9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
Genuine saved Christians are victorious over temptation and sin.
We should take the danger of the works of the flesh seriously
Go and sin no more!!! To the blind an leprosy possessed child.
C. The works of the flesh must be crucified. V5:24
24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
I am the one who ha crucified the flesh and has chosen to no longer have the power of the flesh at work over me
I chose to give my lode to Christ and god joined me to Christ an put to death my old man in Christ, and god took away the power of sin and delivered my body of sin from its slaver to sin.
I also chose to no longer gratify the sinful passions and desires of the flesh.
When i chose to follow Christ i also chose to crucify my flesh. The flesh desires me to sin while the spirit is at work in me to give me victory and to lead me to holiness and love.
Putting the flesh to death is an ongoing basis, it is my work of faith and obedience to god.
Yielding to God is sustained obedience.
Sustained obedience to God is only possible when we walk in the Spirit and are refreshed daily in the presence of God.
Intimidating with go is absolutely essential to walking in the spirit.
Sustained obedience to god and not indulging the flesh but walking in the spirit produces the rich blessing of fellowship with god and the deep joy and peace of god that comes from obedience
Sustained of obedience Produces spiritual maturity and power with men, fruitful ministry, and godly character.
How the christian is able to do this.
Galatians 5:16
Walking in the spirit means that our desire must be in line with the purpose of God an for His glory.
Walking in the spirit means the body is to serve the will of God. The body is not to be a servant of sin but of the Spirit.
Walking in the spirit is walking victoriously. It means to live each moment dependent on the holy spirit, sensitive to his voice.
Bottom line
Are you truly in the faith?
Are you trusting Him?
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