Galatians 5:16-26

Galatians 5:16-26

[16] This I say  then,  Walk  in the Spirit,  and  fulfil  the lust  of the flesh.  [17] For  the flesh  lusteth  against  the Spirit,  and  the Spirit  against  the flesh:  and  are contrary  the one to the other:  so that  do  that  ye would.  [18] But  if  ye be led  of the Spirit,  not  under  the law.  [19] Now  the works  of the flesh  manifest,  which  fornication,  uncleanness,  lasciviousness,  [20] Idolatry,  witchcraft,  hatred,  variance,  emulations,  wrath,  strife,  seditions,  heresies,  [21] Envyings,  drunkenness,  revellings,  and  like:  of the which  before,  as  also  that  they which do  such things  not  inherit  the kingdom  of God.  [22] But  the fruit  of the Spirit  love,  joy,  peace,  longsuffering,  gentleness,  goodness,  faith,  [23] temperance:  against  such  no  law.  [24] And  they that are  Christ's  have crucified  the flesh  with  the affections  and  lusts.  [25] If  we live  in the Spirit,  also  walk  in the Spirit.  [26] not  be  desirous of vain glory,  provoking  one another,  envying  one another. 

What does Galatians 5:16-26 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Paul had told his readers that they should not live either under the Mosaic Law or licentiously. Now he gave positive direction and explained what the leading of the Holy Spirit means. He did this so his readers would know how to live to the glory of God as Christians.