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13For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
14For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
15But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another.
16This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
17For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
18But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.
19Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
20Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,
21Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
23Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
24And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.
25If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
26Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.
Also Romans 3:20 · Romans 6:11-16 · Romans 13:10 · 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 · John 13:34
In this sermon, the message begins by exploring Galatians chapter 5, highlighting Christian liberty as a core theme. It challenges the common misconception that freedom means being able to do whatever one desires, instead framing liberty as freedom *for* something greater. The speaker emphasizes that believers have been set free from the condemnation of the law and the dominion of sin through Christ’s sacrifice, not to indulge in sin, but to live a life transformed.The sermon cautions against using Christian liberty as an opportunity for the flesh to fulfill its lusts. It stresses the importance of walking in the Spirit, enabling believers to overcome fleshly desires and align with God’s will. This involves actively yielding oneself to God, allowing the Holy Spirit to work within and through us, rather than relying on our own strength or inclinations. Ultimately, the message reveals that true Christian liberty finds its completion in love. It is a freedom that enables believers to serve one another out of love, putting others before themselves, and fulfilling the law through this love. This transformation allows us to live a life pleasing to God, characterized by selflessness and a deep desire to give, rather than merely to get.
A Bible preaching Baptist church in the Waterloo Region. Preaching the cross of Christ for over 40 years.
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