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To walk in the Spirit (verses 2 and 3) means to be under control of the Spirit, to walk in the flesh means to be under control of the flesh. Every Christian has within him to opposing powers; the flesh and the spirit. There is a warfare going on between them. The Holy Spirit wants us to do God’s will and the flesh wants to please itself. 1 Galatians 6:8 “He that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption, he that soweth to the spirit shall of the spirit reap life everlasting.” How can we overcome the flesh? Galatians 5:16 “Walk in the Spirit and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.”

If you want to understand what Paul is saying in this letter, you can’t read just one chapter and expect to fairly evaluate the whole Book. Please read all six chapters; they make up the whole letter, intended to be read by the congregation in Galatia. By doing that, you will find the following:
1. In the first chapter, Paul is presenting his credentials, and describes what the problem was, without “spelling it out”;
2. Beginning with the second chapter we learn exactly what the problem was: the teaching by “some”; including Apostle Peter ( Galatians 2:11), that in order to be saved you need to be circumcised, plus other “works of the flesh” described in Galatians 5:19-21;
3. Throughout his letter Paul mentions “circumcision” many times: Galatians 2:3, 7-9, 11; 3:3; 5:2, 3, 6, 11; 6:12, 13, 15;
4. In order to combat this false teaching, he expounds on the fact that we are saved by grace through faith in Christ, not by keeping of the Ceremonial Law, which was fulfilled in Him.
By reading only parts of Galatians, many Christians reach the wrong conclusion that Paul is against keeping the Ten Commandments. That cannot be further from the truth. Here is what Paul declares: “What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law … Wherefore, the law is holy and the commandment holy, and just, and good…” Romans 7:7, 12.

This verse just speaks to me. My interpretation is that if God is directing and ordering your steps in life then it leaves not much room for the flesh to try and take control. When the Spirit is dominant the flesh becomes weak and sooner or later withers away. The stronger the Spirit, the weaker the flesh. Feed your spiritual man daily so life can be present on the inside.

This verse is the base of every follower of Christ. It tells us what it takes to be a follower of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. May The Grace of God and the love of Christ Be with us all.

It's a very good and has powerful words, I love it.

Hi to everyone, I need to begin to read Galatians 5 everyday and I can say I mean it. I can see after reading Galatians 5, it showed me I need to stay away from those I’m around with. They are many unsaved friends, who know about Jesus but are not ready to have Jesus. Because I find it takes my peace away. I can't keep that up. God bless all.

On verses 13 and 24:
1. The fig tree represents the nation of Israel;
2. Jesus saw it afar off like when people view religion, but when a person takes the time to investigate religion closely they begin to see it for what it is (false Christianity). The leaves represent religion that is drenched in the law and dressed in the unbiblical traditions of men ( Colossians 2:8). True spiritual fruit ( Matthew 7:16) comes from the grace of our lord Jesus Christ working through us, after being born again ( Galatians 5:22-26). Of course Jesus did what he always does to nations, denominations, and individuals that are trying to produce heavenly fruits through fleshly seeds, he places an ichabod curse on that unfruitful religious situation.

It is by the Spirit of Almighty God and Jesus Christ our Lord that belivers can walk in His Spirit. Man's efforts can never achieve this commandment, no matter how much he strives to achieve that. Without Christ, it is impossible.

Getting ready to do a devotional on the fruit of the spirit for our ladies class.

To me this is one of the best verses for us CHRISTIANS to have in our memory. Sad my memory isn't as good as it used to be, but I go back to this verse very often to keep myself reminded of one of the ways to honour my LORD in my daily walk. I LOVE all scripture that gives me instructions on how to live for my LORD AND Saviour JESUS CHRIST. PRAISE HIS HOLY NAME.

@Dales,
The principle is that ‘’the gifts and calling of God are without repentance’’ Romans 11:29. Therefore it is our duty to strive to meet the marks, because God’s calling is abiding.
So when God calls somebody or gives duty to that one, God never dismiss that one before the person disqualifies by him/herself, like it happened with Saul in 1 Samuel 15:11. Yet if the person comes back to God, God will receive him/her, which unfortunately never happened with Saul.
Now coming to commandments, there have been situations when God rescued the people that were gone astray, in tolerating some practices, just to give them opportunity to upgrade. Like Jesus Christ said: ‘’Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so’’. Matthew 19:8. God through Moses has tolerated divorcement, because of people’s unbelief.
God bless you.

Has God or Christ, ever had to retract a Command or a particular Action of Authority ; and to whom and of what action was this done???

Darby T, Galatians 5:6 says if you are trying to be justified by flesh that has been alienated from Christ, you have fallen away from grace, circumcised or not doesn't matter to God, but a new creation in Christ, so is the heart that needs circumcision to curb its filthyness that separates us from the grace of Jesus.

The above quote is most important in our days as people of the MOST HIGH GOD. It is not only a free gift from God, but also a must have for all believers in this century. It is the reality of the pomegranates that God made Moses command the craftsmen to weaving together with a bell in Aaron's garment according to exodus 28 :33

DAILY MORAL INVENTORY helps to stay out of sin traps.

My Background Is The Fruit of the Spirit

Walk in the Spirit and you will make a doormat of sin, that is the only way to triumph over evil or else try observing the law sin will mess you up, ref:verse 18 and( Roman 8v1&2,6)

Why is the word "murders" (phonos) in the King James Version, but is not found in the NIV and New American Standard, etc.?

The book of Galatians 5 tells us about how to walk in the spirit so we can bear the fruits of the spirit. Thanks

The Bible says be angry and sin not, but it also says deal with each other in love. So even in the depths of our anger we should still learn to keep a balance because we all lose if we allow our anger to rule our actions or reactions to each other.

I think paul was very stong in faith becouse Jesus Christ was his rock and foundation in life,we need to do the same eat the word of God more and more each day, so we can have power with in our self to be the light in this world ...God bless you all brothers in sisters in Christ our Lord.

I believe this chapter speaks to the saints who have fallen away from the faith because of an event or person (Leaven.) God reminds us to be standfast in the faith. God wants us to crucify the flesh and Walk/Live in the SPIRIT to build up others.

When the Bible speaks off circumcision it is talking about the heart, not the foreskin of a man.That was only done to repesent the covanant that GOD had with Abraham. Salvation comes from believing JESUS CHRIST as LORD and SAVIOR, that HE died on the cross, was born of a virgin, and that HE is the only begotten SON of the LIVING GOD.

EVERY BELIEVER OF JESUS CHRIST SHOULD EXAMINE THEMSELVES ACCORDINGLY TO SEE IF WE ARE WALKING AFTER THE SPIRIT LEADING THE WAY OR OUR FLESH.

Gal 5:16-25 is the best self test u could do to see if ur more flesh or more Spirit. i use this every day and every problem i get to see if i asked God to help me or if i acted alone

the fruit of the Spirit is where all Gods' people should be.

@cerbits 1 Corinthians 7:19 explains that the physical circumcision or non-circumcision is unimportant. Being circumcized physically is not a sin, and therefore should not be undone.

The "leaven" that is spoken of is not any one thing. It's influence of any kind. A little kindness can stop someone from suicide while a little hatred can ruin lives. Everyone influences someone somehow. Make a concious effort to use that influence; your peers and other people within your social realm notice you and what you do.

It is such a blessing to know exactly what is good and what is bad in order to be closser to God its a fight but a good one

i am circumcised... how can i undo it? i believe in jesus teachings... i pray to God, issek help to God... but i'm circumcised already... is there any way to be saved?