Bible Study March 21, 2024
Galatians 5:13 – 16 (NLT)
“13 For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love. 14 For the whole law can be summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” 15 But if you are always biting and devouring one another, watch out! Beware of destroying one another.
Living by the Spirit’s Power
16 So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves.”
Walking in the Spirit what a way to live our lives. Paul says we have been called to live in freedom. Our freedom should be lived to serve others and do good. Yet many people do not find serving as freedom but as being in bondage.
Love your neighbor as yourself. We will not always agree with our neighbor nor will they always agree with us but set your differences aside and live in peace. Religion is divisive (Christianity should not be) but Jesus brings unity. Live in unity and you will be free to serve one another.
How do we do that? We keep our eyes on Jesus who is the symbol of love. It may seem difficult for one to do that but we must focus on the goal before us. There is definitely a spirit of antichrist in the world today that is corrupt and divisive but by faith we are overcomers. Keep your focus on Him, feed on His righteousness, resist evil, and draw as close to God as you can.
“Don’t give your fears any of your time or energy. Don’t feed them with gossip or negative news shows or frightening movies. Focus on your faith and feed it.” John Maxwell.
God Bless.
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