Galatians 5 ~ The Spirit

 

Galatians 5

For Freedom 

Christ has set us free; 

Stand firm therefore, 

and 

do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.

2 Look: I, Paul, say to you that if you accept circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you. 3 I testify again to every man who accepts circumcision that he is obligated to keep the whole law. 4 You are severed from Christ, you who would be justified by the law; you have fallen away from grace. 

5 For through the Spirit, 

by faith, 

we ourselves eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness. 

6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision 

counts for anything, 

but only faith 

working through love.

7 You were running well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth? 

8 This persuasion is not from him who calls you. 9 A little leaven leavens the whole lump. 10 I have confidence in the Lord that you will take no other view, and the one who is troubling you will bear the penalty, whoever he is. 11 But if I, brothers, still preach circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? 

In that case the offense of the cross has been removed. 

12 I wish those who unsettle you would emasculate themselves!

13 For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. 

14 For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: Love

“You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” 

15 But if you bite and devour one another, watch out that you are not consumed by one another.

16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, 

and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 

17 For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. 19 Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, 20 idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, 21 envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is Love, 

joy, 

peace, 

patience, 

kindness, 

goodness, 

faithfulness, 

 gentleness, 

self-control; 

against such things, there is no law. 

24 And those who belong to Christ Jesus 

have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

If we live by the Spirit, 

let us also keep in step with the Spirit. 

26 Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, 

envying one another.

A few years back, we remembered children aren't poisoned at Halloween and the covers of magazines don't have to be wrapped in brown paper to avoid being offensive.

The Word of God seems to happen at the 500 year calendar mark. 

Circa 1500 A.D. The Black Plague ended serfdom and made reading a skill well known in all classes. Changing classes became easier due to need and necessity for all to contribute. England cottoned on, and new immigrants were supposed to pull the harder workloads in exchange for the hope for their children and prosperity. For the first time, Mass was read in the participants' language to understand the Word of God. The Printing Press made sure the Bible could be in your hand and understood in your own language.

We seem to have a control issue going on. When no one wants to give up hope of massive influence and control. Any which way to regain the ability, lies, manipulation. And this is absolutely without a winning merit.

It started with magazines. Magazines that were shrouded, were not desirable. Then we had the Age of Information. No one bought magazines. Then, when the Oscars came around, no one had been to the movie or wanted to hear shaming, posturing when the alternative was Netflix. For years, we had had programming shoving horror movies down us when the leaves turn colors. Now we have choices. In fact, so many choices, the major networks don't have the ratings and new media is being found. The New Media has gained in popularity so much, the old movie producers are being bought up with surprising sources. The changes are just beginning.

People want to live their lives in a morally based truth. 

The ground doesn't shift, and you know your own mind and deliberations. 

The future for your children is more secure. And if the truth has to be discovered and sought out - well there is a reason God has said to all the Generations since Abraham, Seek me and you will find me.

The news is being found on YouTube. New TV stations. Truth is not being withheld.

The way we have movies on demand, it's not a lot of horror. Until the last 4 years. The today generation is asking for cleaned up movies.  There is Action of blowing up and swinging on ropes and fists. History is incredibly in demand, and most people know the stories well enough not to have the evasions enjoyed. Vikings are a big draw. To understand plundering and need. Which would point to the Falcao Islands.  And a need for new laws regarding Dolphins.

Justice is actually the strong point these days, when Justice is beginning to show some normalcy.

In the New Age of Information, people have discovered an awful lot about delving for information. To believe otherwise is to stand in 1500 A.D. and demand everyone hand in books. Abraham Lincoln had a statement we all know about information and who can be fooled.

Abba, Father,

2 Corinthians 1 ~ New American Standard

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

The Father of mercies and God of all comfort,

Who comforts us in all our affliction

so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction

with the comfort 

with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

For just as the sufferings of Christ are ours in abundance,

so also our comfort 

is abundant through Christ.

Dwell in me,

Dwell in us,

Dwell in those we Love,

Help us to seek You first.

And we will finish well, 

in Jesus Christ. 

Help us seek and find 

and bring,

to become,

 more Heaven

to this earth.

And the 2026 birth

of our

first Grandchild.

Jesus Christ, please,

Your blessings of

Health, Peace,

Wisdom

and Prosperity

for His Glory!

And for Edward

as his eye heals

and me

to

sleep well

and feel strong all day long.

Thank You, Father, 

for Jesus Christ the Messiah. 

Lord of All.

Amen.

♔ Lord Jesus Saves †

Yes, The Lord Fulfills His Purpose

Thank You, Jesus