Galatians 5:16-26. “Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit” (v25). Paul does not leave this command undefined. In Galatians 5 he shows us clearly what it means to walk or keep in step with the Spirit. The Christian life is not aimless wandering; it is intentional, Spirit-led walking. And we keep in step with the Spirit by: Crucifying our sinful flesh (v16-21, 24). “Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh” (v16). Keeping in step begins with a decisive choice of direction. The flesh and the Spirit are opposed (v17). To walk with the Spirit means saying “no” to sinful desires and “yes” to His leading. It is not passive. Each day we consciously turn from attitudes and actions that belong to our old life and depend on the Spirit for strength to obey. Paul lists the works of ...
