06/13/2023
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Scripture: Galatians 5:19-24
New American Standard Bible
19 Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: sexual immorality, impurity, indecent behavior, 20 idolatry, witchcraft, hostilities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions, 21 envy, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 24 Now those who [a]belong to Christ Jesus crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
Sometimes when reading popular scriptures it’s a good practice to read the whole chapter or at least the scriptures above and below the popular scripture to gain context.
The scripture draws comparison of the fruit of the world and the fruit of the Spirit (Christians) and when you analyze that fruit how different it should look.
As believers we have a standard and the standard is clear.Those who belong (relationship) to Christ crucify the flesh! As believers God expects that we deny our flesh and it’s passions because those things will lead us to developing the fruit of the world.
Be like Christ.