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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\u2019re submitted to the Lordship of our Heavenly Father, we will behave in a manner that glorifies Him.<\/p>\n Behind the Words The word translated \u201cwalk<\/span>\u201d is peripate\u014d<\/span><\/em>, made up of peri<\/span><\/em>, which means \u201caround\u201d and pate\u014d<\/span><\/em>, meaning \u201cto walk.\u201d So, literally this means \u201cto walk around.\u201d This word is often used as a metaphor for traversing through life.<\/p>\n \u201cSpirit<\/span>\u201d is translated from pneuma<\/span><\/em>, which literally refers to \u201ca breath of air.\u201d It is the vital breath or spirit of life which God breathed into Adam. Also, it is that part of man which exists independently of the body.<\/p>\n The word translated \u201cfulfill<\/span>\u201d is tele\u014d<\/span><\/em>, which is the verb form of the noun telos<\/span><\/em>, meaning \u201cthe end.\u201d Hence this verb means \u201cto end, to complete, or to fulfill.\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>\u201cLust<\/span>\u201d is translated from epithumia<\/span><\/em>, a compound word made up of epi<\/span><\/em>, meaning \u201cupon, above, or over\u201d and a form of thumos<\/span><\/em>, meaning \u201ca strong passion of the mind.\u201d Hence, epithumia<\/span><\/em> refers to \u201coverly strong desires.\u201d It is used here in the singular because Paul is not referring to specific lusts but to the general tendency in us to have overly strong desires.<\/p>\n Finally, \u201cflesh<\/span>\u201d is the Greek word sarx<\/span><\/em> which refers to \u201cthe meat of an animal.\u201d It is used metaphorically to refer to our human nature, sometimes referred to as our sin nature.<\/p>\n Meaning Explained As we travel through this life, our senses are repeatedly stimulated by outside influences. Whatever the source, our fleshly reaction is to become mentally or emotionally aroused. If this reaction is not kept under control, it results in behavior which causes us to do things we shouldn\u2019t do. In the extreme form, our fleshly reaction may cause us to strike out at others or commit personal acts of sin that we later regret.<\/p>\n This, apparently, is precisely the type of behavior that was occurring in the Galatian churches, causing the biting and devouring which Paul talked about in the previous verse. He now gives the antidote to these inappropriate thoughts and actions. He says, \u201cWalk in the Spirit.\u201d But what exactly does that mean? It means that we are to be living in constant fellowship with God through His Holy Spirit. In the Book of Proverbs it is expressed this way:<\/p>\n Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him<\/strong>, and He shall direct your paths.<\/span>\u00a0 <\/span>(Proverbs 3:5<\/span><\/strong>, 6<\/span><\/strong>)<\/p>\n The Hebrew word translated \u201cacknowledge<\/span>\u201d means to become intimately familiar. If we walk in constant intimate fellowship with God the Father, we will not allow the lustful tendencies of our flesh to have control. Instead, we yield control of all our thoughts and actions to Him who has the power to control them.<\/p>\n Application The only way we can walk in the Spirit is to continually be in intimate fellowship with God. This requires us to daily, moment by moment, confess our sins, submit our will to His, and seek His glory rather than our own.<\/p>\n In God\u2019s service, for His glory,<\/strong><\/p>\n Copyright \u00a9 2008 <\/span>Will <\/span>Krause. 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