Galatians 5:16-21 KJV
16 This I say then, walk in the spirit and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would . 18 But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. 19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, 21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before , as I have also told you in time past , that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
Lord this is a little tough this morning....I look at the words in this scripture this morning, and I must confess, this is a tough one! I look at this list of sins, and wow, it is overwhelming! And I have just had one of those moments Lord when you speak directly to me and you say, "Rebecca Kirsten....you are no longer under the law, you are led by the spirit." Thank you Father, I so love it when you speak directly to me! You can in the blink of an eye, clarify the murky waters. Thank you Daddy! This is still quite a list! And one that I am so glad I am no longer partaking of...but I still need to understand how some who are Christians still do, "No you don't Rebecca Kirsten, just pay attention that you don't!" Yes Father. Then I take it, that I am to pray fervently for those who still do participate in these sins? I guess this is one of those questions that really doesn't need an answer, because I already know the answer....okay I think I am ready to move on with my study and I believe I have already dealt with #2, What does the Text say!
#3. Mean....What does this mean....well I personally think it would be way easy to get really deep on this study. But I am not going to do that, instead I am going to go with the KISS philosophy. You all know what that is, don't you?
Keep
It
Simple
Silly! (I really don't like the other word that you commonly find there)
When we become a Christian, I think we become more aware of the presence of the Holy Spirit. Like when you are perhaps tempted to watch something on TV, that you know, you really know down deep inside that you should not watch. You conscious pricks at you, and makes you a bit uncomfortable. I believe, and these are my thoughts, that, that is the Holy Spirit, that has taken up residence with in our very being letting us know that this is wrong. Turn it off....leave the room....this isn't for your eyes or ears!
In this chapter of Galatians, in my Bible, the little headings are as follows:
Chapter 5
Position of Liberty"Stand Fast" verses 1-12
Practice of Liberty-love one another verses 13-15
Conflict between the spirit and the flesh. Verses 16-18
Works of the flesh Verses 19-21
Fruit of the spirit Verses 22-to the end.
For most of you who have been with me for some time, I think you are aware of the fact that I am generally a positive person. However that being said we still need to, at times be corrected!? And perhaps warned. Okay we have the meaning....now for....
#4 Apply...how do we apply this scripture to our daily walks....this one is so black and white isn't it? Especially since Christ has already atoned for our sins...we need to stay clear of anything on this list that might take us down the wrong road!
And don't think that you are infallible.... because I can guarantee that you are not! I was once told by a Pastor that I was not allowed to join his church, until I had gotten my relationship, with my then husband straightened out. Well that didn't happen, so I wasn't allowed to join that church....and that was okay....but that Pastor, he found out that he was also fallible. He found himself in a place where he shouldn't have been, and he is no longer a member of that church. So what is my point? Simply this...be careful, it is so easy to point your finger at others who are sinning, just remember the story of the splinter/log in the eye! And remember that God is so good that when we ask for forgiveness, the forgiveness is given and the sins are forgotten. At least He forgets them....just make sure you do as well! God bless you all!
16 This I say then, walk in the spirit and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would . 18 But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. 19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, 21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before , as I have also told you in time past , that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
Lord this is a little tough this morning....I look at the words in this scripture this morning, and I must confess, this is a tough one! I look at this list of sins, and wow, it is overwhelming! And I have just had one of those moments Lord when you speak directly to me and you say, "Rebecca Kirsten....you are no longer under the law, you are led by the spirit." Thank you Father, I so love it when you speak directly to me! You can in the blink of an eye, clarify the murky waters. Thank you Daddy! This is still quite a list! And one that I am so glad I am no longer partaking of...but I still need to understand how some who are Christians still do, "No you don't Rebecca Kirsten, just pay attention that you don't!" Yes Father. Then I take it, that I am to pray fervently for those who still do participate in these sins? I guess this is one of those questions that really doesn't need an answer, because I already know the answer....okay I think I am ready to move on with my study and I believe I have already dealt with #2, What does the Text say!
#3. Mean....What does this mean....well I personally think it would be way easy to get really deep on this study. But I am not going to do that, instead I am going to go with the KISS philosophy. You all know what that is, don't you?
Keep
It
Simple
Silly! (I really don't like the other word that you commonly find there)
When we become a Christian, I think we become more aware of the presence of the Holy Spirit. Like when you are perhaps tempted to watch something on TV, that you know, you really know down deep inside that you should not watch. You conscious pricks at you, and makes you a bit uncomfortable. I believe, and these are my thoughts, that, that is the Holy Spirit, that has taken up residence with in our very being letting us know that this is wrong. Turn it off....leave the room....this isn't for your eyes or ears!
In this chapter of Galatians, in my Bible, the little headings are as follows:
Chapter 5
Position of Liberty"Stand Fast" verses 1-12
Practice of Liberty-love one another verses 13-15
Conflict between the spirit and the flesh. Verses 16-18
Works of the flesh Verses 19-21
Fruit of the spirit Verses 22-to the end.
For most of you who have been with me for some time, I think you are aware of the fact that I am generally a positive person. However that being said we still need to, at times be corrected!? And perhaps warned. Okay we have the meaning....now for....
#4 Apply...how do we apply this scripture to our daily walks....this one is so black and white isn't it? Especially since Christ has already atoned for our sins...we need to stay clear of anything on this list that might take us down the wrong road!
And don't think that you are infallible.... because I can guarantee that you are not! I was once told by a Pastor that I was not allowed to join his church, until I had gotten my relationship, with my then husband straightened out. Well that didn't happen, so I wasn't allowed to join that church....and that was okay....but that Pastor, he found out that he was also fallible. He found himself in a place where he shouldn't have been, and he is no longer a member of that church. So what is my point? Simply this...be careful, it is so easy to point your finger at others who are sinning, just remember the story of the splinter/log in the eye! And remember that God is so good that when we ask for forgiveness, the forgiveness is given and the sins are forgotten. At least He forgets them....just make sure you do as well! God bless you all!
No comments:
Post a Comment
Thank you for taking the time to read my blog, I would really appreciate hearing your thoughts on what is written here.