Galatians
Those who are in Christ strive to stay in step with the Holy Spirit rather than provoking one another in the flesh. This is Paul’s argument with the false teachers. The false teachers disrupted the Galatians. Their teaching caused rifts, quarrels, and disagreements. Paul lists some of the desires
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How would this world be different if we trained ourselves to see God every time we saw something good happen? What if I praised God every time I saw someone share? What if I praised God every time I saw someone respond in gentles or kindness? What if I praised
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Freedom exercised in following God should unite those who are also in God. When God calls us to serve, those around us who are also in God should celebrate that service. We are called to be free. Take these words with a grain of salt, though. Paul warns us about
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We all need people like Paul who can ask us to reflect on our life and our choices. A good friend is like a mirror who allows us to see ourselves through their eyes. A good friend gives us an opportunity to see ourselves in a way we cannot otherwise
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The only thing that matters is faith working through love. With regard to salvation, Jesus’ faithfulness on the cross is all we need. As we respond to God and answer His call, what matters is Christ’s faithfulness working through us in love. Jesus is the key. He’s the
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If Christ is in us, we are in Christ. We do not need an intermediary between us and God. God can speak directly to you through His Spirit who lives within you. We do not need the permission of others to speak truth. God can speak through you through His
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It is God who deserves the glory because He is the one who provides the way to salvation. God is the one who is righteous. He is the one who can change us and help us become something greater than we are. He knows us better than we know ourselves.
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Love is a response to what God has already done in Christ. When His Spirit comes to us and dwells within, we serve one another while putting aside our needs. We give selflessly because He selflessly gave His life for us. Having spoken about his understanding of the role of
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God is always ready to welcome us back home with Him. Although it isn’t the verses for today, I am reminded of the story of the Prodigal Son, whose father ran to meet him when he returned from his pursuit of the world. I am also reminded of Jesus
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Those whom God calls should be allowed to answer His call. It’s really a simple concept. If the Spirit moves, who am I to stand in the way? Why would I desire to re-imprison someone whom God has set free? There is much to love about Paul’s
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Christ’s church work best when the people Christ calls have the freedom to serve however God calls.. Human beings like to control things. We establish rules and regulations and strictures, just like the Law. However, God is a God of promise and moves in unexpected ways. Once more, Paul
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The Law exposes our sin; the faithfulness of Jesus atones and justifies God’s gift of righteousness upon us. The Holy Spirit is a gift. Heaven is a gift. Eternal life is a gift. Relationship with God is a gift. These things only feel like gifts after our sinfulness is