Galatians 5:16-17 ¹⁶ I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. ¹⁷ For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish.

What is walking in the spirit?

• Refer to Galatians 5 16:17
• Flesh and spirit are normally in contrary
• When you are born again, you should follow your re-created human spirit
• You have now access to the fruits of the spirit
• The spirit will reflect on the flesh

How to walk in the spirit?

• Feed you mind and spirit with the word of God
• As the stronger between flesh and spirit will win:
  • Stay away from things which will challenge your flesh
  • The devil does not need a lot of space
• If you walk in the spirit, you will have access to the fruits of the spirit (Galatians 5:22): “²² But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,”

Disadvantages of not walking in the spirit?

• Your character will not be that of Christ
• You live the life of an unbeliever
• You will end up in troubles

Benefits of walking in the spirit

• Your behaviour is better
• You will better relate to other people
• Your prayers will be answered

Your Shepherdsplace Church The Hague Media Team