Ep 144 (S8E12) Galatians: Pt 10

References:Quick ReviewGal 5:1-15Paul is turning from doctrinal arguments to ethical ones. True freedom in Christ, from the law, is not license to sinImageryThe raceAssiduously waitingA little yeastCastrationBiting and destructionGalatians 5:16-26Vss 16-18The new guardian - not the law any longer, but the SpiritWalk by the Spirit - περιπατέω (per-ee-pat-eh'-o)Rom 6:4; 8:4; 1 Cor 3:3Not the weakness of the flesh but the power of the SpiritWants and desires (of the natural selfish self and of the Spirit-filled self)Think of Rom 7Read in MSGVss 19-23On the one hand19-21 - ἐπιθυμέω (ep-ee-thoo-meh'-o) the desires of the sinful natureNot an exhaustive listDon’t allow your mind to think of all the people you know who fit this list. Rather ask the Spirit to show you were you get trappedRead it in MSG for a new or different perspectiveOn the other hand22-23 - the Holy Spirit producesFruit is singularWe can’t let ourselves off the hook here either. (“I’m pretty good at kindness, but definitely not patience.”)These are not works I do to get rewarded for. Rather they reflect a life surrendered to God, filled with the Spirit, fulfilling the “word” to love others selflesslyThese cannot be legislated.Vss 24-26Crucified the flesh - σταυρόω (stow-ro'-o) a matter of surrendering - again pointing to Rom 6Walk in step with the Spirit - not περιπατέω, but στοιχέω (stoy-kheh'-o) think of soldiers marching - see MSGWhen we are living this way, it also casts out prideful comparisonsWhat’s next?