Grace: Grace and the Spirit
- Pastor Rick Millikin
- May 16, 2010
- Series: Grace
Galatians 5:16-18
16 So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. 17 For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want.
Sin and Spirit cannot work together.
Question: How do I live a life where I don’t do the things I know I shouldn’t do?
18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under law.
Answer: Being led by the Spirit accomplishes what we cannot do on our own.
John 3:6
Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit.
John 15:4
Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.
Galatians 5:19-21
19 The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 20 idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.
Asking God each morning, What do You want me to do today?
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