Beyond Boundaries

Galatians 5:1, 13-25

Big Idea: We are as free as we are led by the Holy Spirit

X2: There is a vaccine for every questionable desire and it’s, “Lord what do you think? I’m listening.”

#1: God calls us into Freedom

vs. 13 “Called to Freedom…” -> Life like it was meant to be lived

• Short-term freedom is me doing what I want, long-term freedom is me becoming who God made me as I follow Him

#2: “… do not gratify the desires of the flesh.”

• “Flesh”: the effect upon us from our own sin, our parent’s sin, and of all who have gone before us.

o Human-nature tainted/weakened by sin

• List of activities rooted in flesh: vs. 19: 4 themes: sensuality, skewed faith practices, conflict, over indulgence
• Why law is needed, vs. 21 “… do this and will not inherit the Kingdom of God.”

#3: vs. 25 “If we live by the Spirit, let us be guided by the Spirit.”

• Goal shifts from avoiding flesh fades into living the Fruits of the Spirit
• Fleshy characteristics helpful initially -> healthy boundaries -> vary in different cultures
• Live by Spirit -> no laws are necessary
• How do we be guided? Listen: God’s Word Filter, godly people filter, God’s past filter, inner voice/thought

Pray: 1. Am I dabbling in anything that is of the flesh right now?

2. Issue I need guidance with? Speak like you promised.