{"id":52092,"date":"2022-10-05T16:07:21","date_gmt":"2022-10-05T23:07:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/blog\/?p=52092"},"modified":"2022-10-13T09:22:39","modified_gmt":"2022-10-13T16:22:39","slug":"flesh-vs-spirit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/blog\/flesh-vs-spirit\/","title":{"rendered":"Flesh vs. Spirit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=gal+5%3A16-25&amp;version=NKJV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Galatians 5:16\u201325<\/a>, Paul contrasts the works of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit. He does so in order to encourage the churches in Galatia to \u201cwalk in the Spirit.\u201d The basis of his appeal is the new life they have in Christ by the Spirit (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=gal+5%3A25&amp;version=NKJV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">v. 25<\/a>). They are freed from the law and are now led by the Spirit (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=gal+5%3A18&amp;version=NKJV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">v. 18<\/a>). The flesh, its &#8220;passions and desires,&#8221; died with Christ on the cross (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=gal+5%3A24&amp;version=NKJV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">v. 24<\/a>). Let\u2019s contrast these two ways of living with some help from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/store\/product.php?productid=21013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Believer\u2019s Bible Commentary<\/a> by William MacDonald.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-works-of-the-flesh\"><strong>The Works of the Flesh<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Adultery<\/strong> is unfaithfulness in the marriage relationship.<\/li><li><strong>Fornication<\/strong> is unlawful sexual intercourse.<\/li><li><strong>Uncleanness<\/strong> is moral evil, sensuality.<\/li><li><strong>Lewdness<\/strong> is shameless conduct involving absence of restraint.<\/li><li><strong>Idolatry<\/strong> is not only the worship of idols, but also the immorality that accompanies demon worship.<\/li><li><strong>Sorcery<\/strong> is witchcraft, the Greek word being related to drugs (pharmakeia). Since sorcery included the use of drugs, the word came to mean intercourse with evil spirits, or the use of magic spells. It may also include superstitions, \u201cbad luck,\u201d and so on.<\/li><li><strong>Hatred<\/strong> means strong feelings of malice directed toward individuals.<\/li><li><strong>Contentions<\/strong> are discord, variance, quarrels.<\/li><li><strong>Jealousies<\/strong> are distrust, suspicions.<\/li><li><strong>Wrath<\/strong> is outbursts of hot anger or passions.<\/li><li><strong>Selfish<\/strong> ambition is the self-centered strivings to be \u201cnumber one,\u201d even at others\u2019 expense.<\/li><li><strong>Dissensions<\/strong> are separations over disagreements.<\/li><li><strong>Heresies<\/strong> are sects men form with self-willed opinions.<\/li><li><strong>Envy<\/strong> is displeasure at the success or prosperity of others.<\/li><li><strong>Murders<\/strong> are unlawful killing of others.<\/li><li><strong>Drunkenness<\/strong> refers to intoxication caused by strong drink.<\/li><li><strong>Revelries<\/strong> are riotous gatherings for entertainment, accompanied by drunkenness.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Paul follows up this list with the solemn warning that \u201cthose who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God\u201d (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=gal+5%3A21&amp;version=NKJV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">v. 21<\/a>). The life characterized by the works of the flesh is contrary to the Christian and incompatible with God\u2019s kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Fruit of the Spirit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Love<\/strong> is what God is, and what we ought to be. It is beautifully described in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=1+Cor.+13&amp;version=NKJV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1 Corinthians 13<\/a>, and told out in all its fullness at the cross of Calvary.<\/li><li><strong>Joy<\/strong> is contentment and satisfaction with God and with His dealings. Christ displayed it in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=jn+4%3A34&amp;version=NKJV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">John 4:34<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Peace<\/strong> could include the peace of God as well as harmonious relations among Christians. For peace in the life of the Redeemer, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=lk+8%3A22-25&amp;version=NKJV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luke 8:22\u201325<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Longsuffering<\/strong> is patience in afflictions, annoyances, and persecutions. Its supreme example is found in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=lk+23%3A34&amp;version=NKJV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luke 23:34<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Kindness<\/strong> is gentleness, perhaps best explained in the attitude of the Lord toward little children (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=mk+10%3A14&amp;version=NKJV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mark 10:14<\/a>).<\/li><li><strong>Goodness<\/strong> is kindness shown to others. To see goodness in action, we have but to read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=luke+10%3A30-35&amp;version=NKJV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luke 10:30\u201335<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Faithfulness<\/strong> may mean trust in God, confidence in our fellow Christians, fidelity, or reliability. This latter is probably the meaning here.<\/li><li><strong>Gentleness<\/strong> is taking the lowly place as Jesus did when He washed His disciples\u2019 feet (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=john+13%3A1-17&amp;version=NKJV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">John 13:1\u201317<\/a>).<\/li><li><strong>Self-control<\/strong> means literally holding oneself in, especially regarding sex. Our lives should be disciplined. Lust, passions, appetites, and temper should be ruled. We should practice moderation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The items of this list are all of the same kind, the fruit produced by the Spirit in the life of the one in Christ. When this fruit grows in a believer\u2019s life, a truly magnificent picture begins to develop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>One Final Thought<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>In newspaper English the passage reads something like this: the fruit of the Spirit is an affectionate, lovable disposition. It is a radiant spirit and a cheerful temper; a tranquil mind and a quiet manner. The fruit of the Spirit creates a forbearing patience in provoking circumstances and with trying people. It also instills a sympathetic insight and tactful helpfulness; generous judgment and a big-souled charity. Where the Spirit is active, loyalty and reliableness are present under all circumstances. The Spirit produces humility that forgets self in the joy of others. In all things the Christian is self-mastered and self-controlled, which is the final mark of perfection. How striking this is in relation to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=1+Cor.+13&amp;version=NKJV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1 Cor. 13<\/a>! <\/p><cite>Samuel Chadwick<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The One-Volume Believer\u2019s Bible Commentary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.olivetree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/BelieversBibleCommentarySocial-1-1024x580.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/BelieversBibleCommentarySocial-1-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/BelieversBibleCommentarySocial-1-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/BelieversBibleCommentarySocial-1-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/BelieversBibleCommentarySocial-1-1536x870.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope this post from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/store\/product.php?productid=21013\">Believer\u2019s Bible Commentary<\/a> encourages you. 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