Results 1 - 5 of 5
|
|
|||||
Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Ordered by Verse | ||||||
Results | Verse | Author | ID# | |||
1 | How do we do the How? | Gal 5:16 | Lionstrong | 4013 | ||
Paul tells believers by what means (how) they can avoid carrying out the desires of the flesh, namely, by walking by the Spirit. But I don't remember hearing an explanation of this verse that didn't sound like a buch of religious, pious mumbo-jumbo. Does anybody out there want to take a shot at explaning how to walk by the Spirit (how do we do the How)? Please be biblical and sensible. |
||||||
2 | How do we do the How? | Gal 5:16 | prayon | 4016 | ||
"Live by the Spirit, I say, and do not gratify the desires of the flesh". The HOW is through the strength of the Holy Spirit. We can do all things through Christ that strengthens us (Phil 4:13). To walk by the Spirit is living each day controlled and guided by the Holy Spirit. Be directed by His promptings. When we walk a Godly walk we are walking with the Spirit. And if you feel you might be unable to do this remember 1Cor 10:13 say that God will not test us beyond what we can endure. Does this answer you question? prayon | ||||||
3 | How do we do the How? | Gal 5:16 | Lionstrong | 4108 | ||
Thanks, very much, Prayon, for your answer. This may turn into a Bible study on the Holy Spirit, and I wouldn't mind if it did! Although it doesn't change my question, your translation does change the meaning of the verse a bit. Instead of saying, "do this and this will result," your translation says, "do this and don't do that." This, like I said, doesn't change my question of "How." It's just a note in passing. You answer reminds me of what Paul wrote to the Ephesians, "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might." I'm moved to tears by being reminded of how great and precious is Christ's gift of the Holy Spirit. He comforts us,lives in us, seals us, prays with and for us, puts genuine love in us, never leaves us, and by Him we cry out "Abba, Father!" If our Father is to be glorified by our life of good works, if done in our own strength, it glorifies ourselves not the Father. Our good works must be done in the strength He supplies, in order that He may receive all the glory. Our good works must be the fruit of the Spirit. Thanks, again, Prayon. Lionstrong |
||||||
4 | How do we do the How? | Gal 5:16 | prayon | 4111 | ||
I am confused what do you mean by "how" then. Could you be a little more specific please? I would like to give your question another shot. Thanks | ||||||
5 | How do we do the How? | Gal 5:16 | Lionstrong | 4952 | ||
Well, Prayon, I'm not sure how to explain my question further. If someone tells you to do something, you might not know how to do it. So you might ask them how. But after listening to your answers and thinging about it, I think I understand the passage better now. What threw me is the fact the any successful obedience to God must be done "by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ..." (1 Pet 4:11) Successful obedience is obedience that results in God being glorified. We may do what is right, but if done for the wrong reason or by the wrong means, it does not glorify God, i.e. the Pharesees who prayed so that they would be praised by men. And here Paul gives us a command, but I understand now that it's not so much a command as it is saying in a different way what Peter said. It is instruction on how to successfully obey God, how to avoid dishonoring God, and that is by walking in His Spirit, living by the Holy Spirit's power. It was because I was misunderstanding what Paul was saying that I asked a confusing question. So I'm sorry if I confused you with my question, Prayon. I was confused myself. But your answer turned on the light. Thank you. Lionstrong |
||||||