Galatians 5:17
For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are contrary the one to the other; that ye may not do the things that ye would.
Treated in 10 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- The Mortification of Sin in Believers ·
The necessity of mortification: the duty of the best believers cites Gal. v. 17
…lways abides; no perfection in this life, Phil. iii. 12; 1 Cor. xiii. 12; 2 Pet. iii. 18; Gal. v. 17, etc. — The activity of abiding sin in believers, Rom. vii. 23; James iv. 5; Heb. xii. 1 …
- The Mortification of Sin in Believers ·
The foundation of the whole discourse, laid in Romans viii. 13 cites Gal. v. 17
…ly in regeneration, Rom. vi. 3–5, when a principle contrary to it, and destructive of it, Gal. v. 17, is planted in our hearts; but the whole work is by degrees to be carried on towards perf…
- Baptism with the Holy Spirit ·
How Spiritual Power is Lost cites Galatians 5:17
…it, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other." (Galatians 5:17) Paul wrote, "I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection." (1 Corinthians 9:27, E…
- Sermons on Several Occasions ·
On Sin in Believers cites Gal. 5:17
… the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: These are contrary the one to the other.” (Gal. 5:17) Nothing can be more express. The Apostle here directly affirms that the flesh, evil natu…
- All Things for Good ·
The worst things work for good to the godly cites Gal. v. 17
…licting. Spiritual self conflicts with carnal self. “The spirit lusts against the flesh” (Gal. v. 17). Our life is a wayfaring life, and a war-faring life. There is a duel fought every day b…
- Morning by Morning ·
June cites Galatians 5:17
…g.” June 2 “For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh.” (Galatians 5:17) In every believer's heart there is a constant struggle between the old nature and the ne…
- Our Daily Walk ·
November cites Gal 5:17
…y flash through the thoughts, but he does not fulfill it. The desire cannot be prevented (Gal 5:17), but its fulfillment can certainly be withheld. When we walk in the Spirit He produces i…
- The Bruised Reed ·
Signs of smoking flax which Christ will not quench cites Gal. v. 17
…le hatred between light and darkness at first, so between good and ill, flesh and spirit, Gal. v. 17. Grace will never join with sin, no more than fire with water. Fire will mingle with no c…
- The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit ·
The Holy Spirit Setting the Believer Free from the Power of Indwelling Sin cites Galatians 5:16-25
…. We must live in the Spirit and walk in the Spirit if we are to have continuous victory (Galatians 5:16-25). The life of the Spirit within us must be maintained by the study of the Word and prayer…
- Watchman Nee ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites Galatians 5:16-25
…ove, and Spirit-filled conduct. Scriptures to revisit Ephesians 4:1-32; Ephesians 5:1-21; Galatians 5:16-25; 1 John 4:20. Reflection 1. Which relationship is currently the best test of your spiritu…