Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
The acts of the flesh are obvious: … hatred, discord …
Summary: Paul points us to two ends of the same stick. On one end is a match and on the other a raging fire. If we can put out the match, the raging fire an be avoided.
Continue reading “Galatians 5:20b – The Acts of the Flesh Part III: An End to Discord”The acts of the flesh are … idolatry and witchcraft
Summary: Idolatry and witchcraft are related. They both lead people into dark places reminding us that our hope is in Jesus Christ, the light of the world.
Continue reading “Galatians 5:20a – The Acts of the Flesh Part II: A Walk in the Dark”The acts of the flesh are … sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery;
Summary: Diving into Paul’s list of “acts of the flesh” is intimidating. It is tempting to fall into judgment; either judging others or judging ourselves. But this is not why he is making the list. Paul wants us to understand the difference between Good and Evil.
Continue reading “Galatians 5:19b – Acts of the Flesh, Part 1”The acts of the flesh are obvious …
Summary: Paul writes from his point of view. Sometimes it feels like he forgets we don’t have his knowledge. He can be hard to keep up with.
Continue reading “Galatians 5:19a – Clear Vision”We hold these truths to be self-evident …
Summary: The history of the United States is both fascinating and instructive.
Continue reading “Happy 4th of July!”But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.
Summary: Digging into Paul’s words is like unearthing buried treasure. In this simple passage, we find keys to better understanding the law and our life in the Spirit.
Continue reading “Galatians 5:18 – Defined by Love”They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want.
Summary: Sorting out who Paul is referring to helps us to understand the challenge of the flesh and the hope that comes with God’s Holy Spirit.
Continue reading “Galatians 5:17b – Who Is “You”?”For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh.
Summary: Teaching someone about things we can see is hard enough. Teaching people about invisible things is immensely more difficult.
Continue reading “Galatians 5:17a – Learning To Drive”So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.
Summary: Walking by the Spirit is easier than it sounds. We just need to make sure we are hanging onto God’s hand.
Continue reading “Galatians 5:16 – Holding Hands”If you bite and devour each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other.
Summary: This passage presents us with a bit of mystery. Looking at the whole of Paul’s letter, we can piece together the puzzle and surmise what might have been.
Continue reading “Galatians 5:15 – Surmise”