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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 to follow, walk in the Spirit? |
Bible Note: Greetings, At the very moment we are saved we are both indwelt and filled with the Spirit. We as believers in Christ can never loose the indwelling of the Spirit, Hebrews 13:5 (B) I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. But the filling of the Spirit is another subject, we can loose the filling. Ephes. 5:18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; The word filled in the Koine Greek is the word “PLEROO” and it's in the imperative mood which is a command, meaning we must do something. PLEROO carries the conation of filling up a “deficiency”, i.e. The deficiency is in the control of our bodies, the same way that wine takes control when one has had more then they should. What puts God out of control and grieves Him is when we commit sin and put our old sin natures in charge or control. The only way to put The Spirit back in control and be filled is to exercise the option of, 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. This filling of the Spirit last only until we sin again and it is best to keep short accounts because, outside of Him we can do NOTHING. John 15:4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. This is being filled and controlled by the Spirit. Paul had this battle in Romans Chapter 7:15-25 Have a great day, CDBJ |