SAID AND DONE
READING: GALATIANS 5:13-18
Paul has instructed Christians to walk in the Spirit in order to not be subject to the flesh. On the surface this seems to be a pretty simple expectation. However, walking in the Spirit is much more easily said than done. Therefore, people either consciously or unconsciously use behaviors other than walking in the Spirit in their attempts at godliness. These other behaviors only create the impression of avoiding the lust of the flesh. These people may seem to be following Paul’s direction, but they may be missing an important requisite for truly walking in the Spirit. We must as stated in 1 Corinthians 2:12 be received “not of the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God...”. It is only by this Spirit and His impartation, that we truly overcome the lust of the flesh. That’s a thought – about God’s Word.
RESPONSE
1. How did you respond the last time you were tempted by a lust of the flesh? Did you resist with your will or did you call on the Lord?
2. Are you walking in the Spirit, do you need to study or recommit to walking in the Spirit?
