Galatians 5:17 For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. Truth to Learn The Holy Spirit wants to be in control of your life. Let Him! Behind...

Galatians 5:16 I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. Truth to Learn When we’re submitted to the Lordship of our Heavenly Father, we will behave in a manner that glorifies Him. Behind the Words The word translated “walk” is peripateō,...

Galatians 5:15 But if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another! Truth to Learn Fighting brings destruction. Submission and love bring peace. Behind the Words The word translated “bite” is daknō, meaning “to bite” or “to sting.” Metaphorically, it means “to bother or...

Galatians 5:14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." Truth to Learn Freedom from the law means freedom to love others. Behind the Words The word translated “fulfilled” is from the Greek plēroō, meaning “to fill” as one...

    Galatians 5:13 For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. Truth to Learn We have been set free from the penalty of sin. We have not been set free to sin...

  Galatians 5:12 I could wish that those who trouble you would even cut themselves off! Truth to Learn False teachers and their teaching cause trouble in the church. Behind the Words The word translated “I could wish” is ophelon. At one point in time this word was used as...

  Galatians 5:11 And I, brethren, if I still preach circumcision, why do I still suffer persecution? Then the offense of the cross has ceased. Truth to Learn Our message is offensive to those who refuse to believe. Behind the Words The word translated, “preach” is kērussō, which means to...