Walking In the Spirit - Galatians 5
This passage tells believers to “walk by the Spirit” so they will not gratify the desires of the flesh.
Galatians 5:16
According to James 1:14–15, temptation begins with this.
Our own desires.
The idol tree teaches that sin grows from this deeper issue.
Misplaced worship or idols in the heart.
In Matthew 6:5–6, Jesus teaches that prayer should often happen in this kind of place.
5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
Private or secret prayer
According to Ephesians 3, God’s purpose is described as this type of plan.
Eternal plan
What are the works of the flesh?
These behaviors in Galatians 5:19–21 describe life controlled by the flesh, which are:
sexual immorality, impurity, debauchery, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, discord, jealousy, rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions, envy, drunkenness, and orgies
This person in the bible was tempted but never sinned.
Jesus
The seven deadly sins are examples of these behaviors that grow from heart issues.
Sinful actions and behaviors
Philippians 4:6–7 says believers should bring these to God instead of being anxious.
Requests or prayers with thanksgiving
Paul prays in Ephesians 3 that believers would be strengthened in this inner part of their being.
Inner being or inner person
What is the fruit of the Spirit?
Nine characteristics are evidence of a Spirit led life.
Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control
A way out.
Before someone sins, they often experience these feelings like fear, loneliness, or insecurity. These are called what?
Emotions
What verse commands believers to pray without stopping.
1 Thessalonians 5:17
17 "pray continually,"
1 Corinthians 12 compares the church to this structure made of many parts.
The Body
What is freedom?
Galatians 5:1, Christ has set us free for this.
In our studies, the enemy usually doesn't create new desires but does what instead?
Twists or distorts them.
At the root of the Idol Tree is this deeper desire people believe they are missing.
Longing or unmet desire
According to our study, anxiety crowds out this when trying to hear God.
Clarity or peace
Spiritual gifts are given for this purpose according to 1 Corinthians 12.
Common good/building up the church
What is keep in step with the Spirit?
Galatians 5:25 says if we live by the Spirit, we should also do this with the Spirit.
This verse warns believers that the enemy prowls like a roaring lion?
1 Peter 5:8
"Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour"
The Idol Tree teaches that sin is not random behavior but grows from this.
The Heart
Mark 11:24 teaches that when we pray we should do it with this posture.
Faith
Romans 12 warns believers not to think too highly of this.
Themselves
"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."