Which other scriptures emphasize the importance of being "led by the Spirit"? Romans 8:14 at a Glance “For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.” Key New-Testament Echoes • Galatians 5:16 – “So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” • Galatians 5:18 – “But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the Law.” • Galatians 5:25 – “Since we live by the Spirit, let us walk in step with the Spirit.” • John 16:13 – “However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth…” • John 14:26 – “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit… will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you.” • 1 John 2:27 – “…His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things…” • 1 Corinthians 2:12 – “We have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us.” • Matthew 4:1 / Luke 4:1 – “Jesus… was led by the Spirit into the wilderness.” Snapshots from Acts • Acts 8:29 – “The Spirit said to Philip, ‘Go over to that chariot and stay by it.’” • Acts 10:19-20 – “The Spirit said to him, ‘Look, three men are looking for you… for I have sent them.’” • Acts 13:2 – “The Holy Spirit said, ‘Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.’” • Acts 16:6-7 – “…the Holy Spirit had prevented them from speaking the word in Asia… the Spirit of Jesus would not permit them.” Old-Testament Foreshadowings • Psalm 143:10 – “Teach me to do Your will… may Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.” • Isaiah 30:21 – “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: ‘This is the way; walk in it.’” • Nehemiah 9:20 – “You gave Your good Spirit to instruct them.” • Ezekiel 36:26-27 – “…I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes.” • Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the LORD with all your heart… He will make your paths straight.” Why the Spirit’s Leading Matters • Confirms our identity as God’s children (Romans 8:14). • Frees us from bondage to the flesh and to legalism (Galatians 5:16-18). • Guides us into truth and remembrance of Christ’s words (John 14:26; 16:13). • Empowers obedience that springs from a renewed heart (Ezekiel 36:27). • Directs ministry and everyday decisions (Acts 8; 10; 13; 16). Living in Step with the Spirit • Stay filled—yield continually (Ephesians 5:18). • Saturate your mind with Scripture; the Spirit recalls what He inspired. • Pray “in the Spirit” (Ephesians 6:18; Jude 20). • Obey promptly; guidance often unfolds one step at a time. |
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