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NASB | Galatians 5:16 ¶ But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Galatians 5:16 ¶ But I say, walk habitually in the [Holy] Spirit [seek Him and be responsive to His guidance], and then you will certainly not carry out the desire of the sinful nature [which responds impulsively without regard for God and His precepts]. |
Subject: How do we do the How? |
Bible Note: 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 |