The Spirit Above Nature
Galatians 5:19-21
Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,…


I.  Natural desires are never to rule, always to be ruled.

II.  By the help of the Spirit of God they are kept in subjections.

III.  Unrestrained, they produce all kinds of wickedness.

IV.  Present goodness and happiness are the fruit of the Spirit of God.

V.  Self-denial and suffering are requisite for the highest good.

VI.  By faith in Christ men follow Him and become like Him.

(J. H. Godwin.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,

WEB: Now the works of the flesh are obvious, which are: adultery, sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustfulness,




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