Galatians 5:26 Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another. Truth to Learn An inward focus has contentious consequences, whereas an upward focus produces peace and gives glory to God. Behind the Words “Conceited” is translated from the Greek word kenodoxos, a compound word made up of...

Galatians 5:25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Truth to Learn The way we live demonstrates who is ruling our lives. Behind the Words The word translated “live” is a form of dzaō, which means “to live” or “to have life.” It is...

Galatians 5:24 And those who are Christ's have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Truth to Learn You are dead in the flesh but alive through the Spirit of God. Victorious Christian living comes from the Spirit, not the flesh. Behind the Words The words “have crucified” are...

Galatians 5:23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. Truth to Learn The fruit of the Spirit is gratifying as long as we recognize that the source is God. Behind the Words The word translated “gentleness” is one of the more interesting words we have looked at lately. It...

Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Truth to Learn Put your efforts into growing fruit that has eternal value instead of producing works that pass quickly away. Behind the Words The word translated “love” is agapē, which is a kind...

Galatians 5:21 envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Truth to Learn The evidence of salvation is in our actions, not our...

Galatians 5:20 idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, Truth to Learn Focusing on self produces divisive attitudes and actions. Behind the Words The word translated “idolatry” is eidōlolatreia, which is a compound word made up of eidōlon, “an idol” and latreia, meaning “to serve...

Galatians 5:19 Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, Truth to Learn The evil thoughts of our sin nature become sinful actions, whereas the act of submitting to God becomes precious fruit. Behind the Words “Works” is translated from ergon, which refers to...

Galatians 5:18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. Truth to Learn God leads us in paths of righteousness through faith, not through obedience to the law. Behind the Words The word translated “led” is agō, meaning “to lead along.” In the current...

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...