Walk in the Spirit

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All believers have the presence of the indwelling Holy Spirit

(Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 6:19,20).

Keep Doing Good

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Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

Galatians 6:10

Not Just a New Addition

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Scripture is clear about how we are to be saved: When we trust in the Savior’s atoning sacrifice on our behalf, we don’t simply add Jesus to our life – a new nature replaces the old sinful one, and we become a brand-new creation. Jesus completely exchanges His life for our deadness.

Commentary from the In Touch devotional by Charles Stanley, May 21, 2021.

Produce

Although we don’t rejoice in adversities themselves, we can find hope, joy, and peace in knowing that our difficulties aren’t in vain. God may be refining our character and melting away things that don’t reflect Christ. If we submit to whatever road the Lord has chosen for us, His Spirit will guide us and – slowly but surely – produce His fruit.

Commentary from the In Touch devotional by Charles Stanley, January 26, 2021.

Reaping

Here, sowing to the flesh means pandering to the flesh’s evil desires.  Corruption is the word meaning degeneration, as in decaying food.  Sin always corrupts and, when left unchecked, always makes a person progressively worse in character.

Commentary from the MacArthur study Bible, notes for Galatians 6:8.

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This expression describes not only a life that endures forever but, primarily, the highest quality of living that one can experience.

Commentary from the MacArthur study Bible, notes for Galatians 6:8.

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The Lure

A worldly lure.

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A description of a different sort of fishing is described in Matthew 4:19/Mark 1:17. 

One image reflects a worldly way of being pulled in. 

One image reflects godliness and loving concern. 

The two fishing expeditions look very different.

His Presence

All believers have the presence of the indwelling Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19,20) as the personal power for living to please God.

Commentary from the MacArthur study Bible, notes for Galatians 5:16.

Genuine Love-The Ruling Principle

When a Christian genuinely loves others, he or she fulfills all the moral requirements of the former Mosaic law concerning them (Matthew 22:36-40; Romans 13:8-10).  This is the ruling principle of Christian freedom.

Commentary from the MacArthur study Bible, notes for Galatians 5:14.