“Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, 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.” (Galatians 5:19–21, ESV) RecentlyContinue reading “Spiritual Diagnosis – Part 1”
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Who Is Leading Your Life?
“But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.” (Galatians 5:18, ESV) Leadership means a lot. In most cases it means everything. In my adult life, I have served in various leadership positions. I also have worked under many leaders. Some of the leaders I have served under and observedContinue reading “Who Is Leading Your Life?”
The Great Battlefield
“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.” (Galatians 5:17, ESV) Conflict has been a constant theme throughout history. We are now in the playoffContinue reading “The Great Battlefield”
Living in Freedom Having Victory
“But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” (Galatians 5:16, ESV) Once time I was teaching a seminary class on Systematic Theology. The particular lesson was on the theology of the Holy Spirit. I happened to site Galatians chapter 5 verse 16 in the class. IContinue reading “Living in Freedom Having Victory”
Freedom and The Power of Love
“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. For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: ‘“‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’” (Galatians 5:13–15, ESV) In 1985, Huey Lewis and the News released a hit songContinue reading “Freedom and The Power of Love”
Making Impact
“I wish those who unsettle you would emasculate themselves!” (Galatians 5:12, ESV) Well, it is in the Bible so we need to discuss it. When I was in the army, we went on a field exercise in Bavaria. One of my jobs as the Battalion Maintenance Officer was to follow the convoy with my maintenanceContinue reading “Making Impact”
Recompense for the Agitator
“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.” (Galatians 5:10, ESV) My first assignment in the United States Army was as a tank platoon leader. I took over the platoon and discovered that we were onlyContinue reading “Recompense for the Agitator”
Believer’s Response
“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.” (Galatians 5:10, ESV) When I worked as a manager in the printing industry, I was responsible for the quality of the products produced. One critical area was ensuringContinue reading “Believer’s Response”
Start Well Continue Well
“You were running well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth? This persuasion is not from him who calls you.” (Galatians 5:7–8, ESV) One time I was watching a track and field event on television. It was a distance race. One of the runners was way out in front. As he rounded the bend forContinue reading “Start Well Continue Well”
What are we waiting for?
“For through the Spirit, by faith, we ourselves eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness.” (Galatians 5:5, ESV) None of us like to wait. We tent to be an impatient bunch, or perhaps it is just me. As I drive down the road, I experience so many people are breaking the speed limit, weaving inContinue reading “What are we waiting for?”
Renewing the Heart 