Galatians 5:16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. I. THE WORK OF THE SPIRIT IN THE BELIEVER. 1. We live in the Spirit. (1) He begins the new life. (2) Sustains it. 2. We walk in the Spirit. Activity the first symptom of life. This (1) reminds us of our dependence on the Spirit. (2) Implies our consistency. Deportment must harmonize with character. (3) Is significant of progress. 3. We are led by the Spirit. (1) An entire surrender to His authority. (2) Following Him in the path of duty, we find the truest happiness and perfect safety. II. THE REASONS WHY THE BELIEVER SHOULD BE URGED TO MAINTAIN IT. 1. We shall not fulfil the lusts of the flesh. (1) We shall be kept from sin. (2) We shall grow in grace. 2. We are not under law. Freedom from (1) the law of sin; (2) the law of death. 3. We shall be victorious in the great battle between the flesh and the Spirit. (1) Indwelling sin is strong. (2) The Spirit makes us conquerors. (J. Morgan, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.WEB: But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you won't fulfill the lust of the flesh. |
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