7/26 - Galatains 6

At times I think that I just need to sit and let chapters like this one just sink in and really think about what I have just read! When I read the attributes of the sinful nature I have to really ask myself “are there any of these in my life?” and sad to say I have to answer yes, and that’s when I know that it’s because of my sinful nature Jesus gave his live for me.

Colossians 3 has meant a lot to me over the years and I appreciate the gentle but firm reminder of how we should then live if we are called and set apart from this world to live for our God Jesus Christ


In the Life application Bible there is a table that is interesting I have added it below


Our wrong desires are the fruit of the spirit is:
Evil Good
Destructive Productive
Easy to ignite Difficult to ignite
Difficult to stifle Easy to stifle
Self –centered Self-giving
Oppressive and possessive liberating and nurturing
Decadent Uplifting
Sinful Holy
Deadly Abundant Life

Boy there are a lot of times that I see my self in the wrong column and I thank God that we don’t live by the law but we have Jesus instead! javascript:emoticonp('')
cheers

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Galatians 6
Doing Good to All
1Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. 2Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. 3If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. 4Each one should test his own actions. Then he can take pride in himself, without comparing himself to somebody else, 5for each one should carry his own load.

6Anyone who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with his instructor.

7Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature[a]will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. 9Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. 10Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
Not Circumcision but a New Creation
11See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own hand!

12Those who want to make a good impression outwardly are trying to compel you to be circumcised. The only reason they do this is to avoid being persecuted for the cross of Christ. 13Not even those who are circumcised obey the law, yet they want you to be circumcised that they may boast about your flesh. 14May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which[b] the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. 15Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is a new creation. 16Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule, even to the Israel of God.

17Finally, let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus.

18The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen.