Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
The acts of the flesh are obvious: … dissensions, factions …
Summary: Dissension and factions are not only “acts of the flesh,” they are also an indicator of the absence of our Lord when they infect the church.
Continue reading “Galatians 5:20e – The Acts of the Flesh Part VI: The Mark of Jesus”The acts of the flesh are obvious: … fits of rage, selfish ambition …
Summary: Rage and ambition are a toxic emotional brew. They bring nothing but hurt to those around us when we fall victim to the passions of our own flesh.
Continue reading “Galatians 5:20d – The Acts of the Flesh Part V: Rage & Ambition”The acts of the flesh are obvious: … jealousy …
Summary: Jealousy is an emotion that is akin to zeal. Like fire, this emotion can be used for good or for evil.
Continue reading “Galatians 5:20c – The Acts of the Flesh Part IV: Holy Zeal”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”