The Modern Scribe

The Holy Spirit: Empowering Against the Flesh for Obedience

Scripture: 

Galatians 5:16 “But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh.”

Interpretation: 

Obedience to God’s commands is achieved by actively walking in the Spirit.

The Spirit empowers us to overcome the desires of our sinful nature.

His power enables us to choose righteousness over temptation.

Application: 

Consciously choose to follow the Spirit’s desires daily.

Action: 

Confess any fleshly desires and ask the Spirit for strength.

Takeaway: 

Walking in the Spirit empowers true obedience.

Short Prayer: 

Holy Spirit, I beseech you to strengthen me. Help me walk in Your ways. Give me wisdom and strengthen me to overcome sin. Amen.

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