Gal5

What does it mean to "walk by the Spirit"? Paul says walking by the Spirit is the key to bearing the fruit of the christian life. Do we want to have love, joy peace, patience, gentleness, goodness and self-control? Then we need to learn to walk in the "Spirit".

In this context, "walking in the Spirit" is contrasted to works of the law. Jesus has set us free from the "works" and given us the Spirit of life. We do not earn God's favor by keeping the law, but rather through the Spirit that lives in us. Pleasing God is living by HIs Spirit. Living by the Spirit is living a life of love.

So many are trapped by performing for God's acceptance. They are seeking to please God through the works of the flesh. Even "good works" apart from the Spirit amount to nothing. God is concerned for both our heart and our actions. We are justified by faith alone. We bear fruit through walking by God's Spirit.

Remember Jesus' words. "Abide in Me and you will bear much fruit." -Jn.15

Abide in Christ today.