“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts…”
{Galatians 5:22-24 KJV}
This passage of scripture is part of a letter written by The Apostle Paul to the early Christian Churches in Galatia. In this section, Paul contrasts the behaviors and attitudes that arise from living according to The–Holy–Spirit of ~GOD~ with those that stem from living according to the flesh [human desires and sinful nature]…
Verse Breakdown:
🕊️ “But the fruit of the Spirit is”—Paul lists nine qualities that are considered the fruit or results of living in accordance with The–Holy–Spirit dwelling within our hearts…
🕊️ “Love”—A selfless, unconditional care for others…
🕊️ “Joy”—A deep–seated sense of happiness and contentment that comes from faith and belief in ~JESUS~ Christ of Nazareth…
🕊️ “Peace”—A state of tranquility and harmony, both internally and in relationships with others…
🕊️ “Longsuffering”—Patience and endurance in the face of difficulties and/or provocation…
🕊️ “Gentleness”—A disposition of kindness and humility…
🕊️ “Goodness”—Moral integrity and a desire to do good for others…
🕊️ “Faith”—Trust and belief in ~GOD~ and His promises…
🕊️ “Meekness”—Humility and a gentle spirit, not seeking to assert oneself aggressively…
🕊️ “Temperance”—Self–control and moderation in all things…
🕊️ “against such there is no law”—This phrase states that these qualities are in harmony with ~GOD’s~ will and do not violate any laws. In fact, they fulfill the essence of the law, which is to love ~GOD~ and mankind…
🕊️ “And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts”—Paul emphasizes that those of us who belong to ~JESUS~ Christ of Nazareth have crucified our sinful nature, meaning we have chosen to reject our former way of life and refrain from giving into our sinful desires and behaviors. This act symbolizes a devoted commitment to live according to The–Holy–Spirit’s guidance rather than the desires of our flesh…
Summary:
This passage of scripture encourages us believers to cultivate these spiritual qualities in our own personal lives as evidence of our faith and eternal relationship with Christ. It highlights the transformative power of The–Holy–Spirit by enabling us to live in a way that reflects ~GOD’s~ character and love. By doing so, we align ourselves with ~GOD’s~ purposes and demonstrate a life that is pleasing to Him…
✝️MARANATHA✝️
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