Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.
If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another."
Galatians 5:22-26
I like this last part of the chapter... in much of the first part, Paul talks to the people about a lot of things that they shouldn't do, and I like that he follows up with advice about how to recognize the spirit and find good things to work on.
I also like the idea that these good things are kind of like calorie-free snacks or something. No side effects or consequences... "against such there is no law," right? So, if we learn those things then we can have plenty of things to practice that don't offend the spirit and can't get us in trouble. :) (Although of course we have to be careful to understand what God's definition of those things are.)
Today, let's embrace the fruits of the Spirit and work to draw closer to God in our lives, engaging in good things that can't get us into trouble. :)
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