Galatians 5:16 New
Living Translation
“So
I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your
sinful nature craves.”
By
what standard do you live your life? As
believers in the One true & everlasting God we should have a Godly standard,
set by God himself & led by the Holy Spirit. No longer are we to do as we please. We have been bought with a hefty price. Our
focus is supposed to shift off of self & onto Christ. What is your most heartfelt desire? Is it to please your Heavenly Father? Then
you ought to desire the qualities laid out in verses 22 & 23 of this same
chapter. “But the Holy Spirit produces
this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,
goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against
these things!”
We cannot know
the right thing to do at all times, which is precisely why we’ve been given the
Holy Spirit to lead & guide us thru the winding turns that life
provides. This is a special gift that
God has afforded us; however, we must utilize it. Do not turn a deaf ear to his instruction. We
must stay plugged into the things of God.
Sinful desires are strong. Let’s
face it; sin is fun, at least on the surface & for a time. If it were not no one would engage in sinful
practices. The truth of the matter is
that the satisfaction sin brings is temporal, fading quickly. The only lasting satisfaction &
fulfillment comes by surrendering your will to the One who made you & doing
for others.
Trying to live
a Christian life without the Lord’s help is like attempting to travel
cross-country without any navigational assistance. It is extremely difficult, but it doesn’t
have to be that way. Let your main focus remain on behavioral practices that
are pleasing to the Lord. If you do that you will be blessed & supremely
fulfilled. Until next time, walk with
the King & be a blessing!
Resource:
The Life Application Study Bible.
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