Pastor Scott Klooster

16 I say, then, walk by the Spirit and you will certainly not carry out the desire of the flesh. 17 For the flesh desires what is against the Spirit, and the Spirit desires what is against the flesh; these are opposed to each other, so that you don’t do what you want. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. 19 Now the works of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, moral impurity, promiscuity, 20 idolatry, sorcery, hatreds, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambitions, dissensions, factions, 21 envy, drunkenness, carousing, and anything similar. I am warning you about these things—as I warned you before—that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. The law is not against such things. 24 Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another. Galatians 5:16-26 CSB

We cannot complete our mission without the Holy Spirit’s guidance.

The Holy Spirit’s guidance is essential. vv 16-18

Believing loyalty in God results in righteousness.

Believing loyalty in ourselves results in self-righteousness.

We cannot mature spiritually without the Holy Spirit’s guidance.

The Holy Spirit’s guidance is evident. vv 19-23

The works of the flesh cannot produce the fruit of the Spirit.

The fruit of the Spirit cannot produce the works of the flesh.

Our lives will display evidence of who guides us.

The Holy Spirit’s guidance is continual. vv 24-26

The Holy Spirit guides us through all circumstances.

We must participate with the Holy Spirit to understand His guidance.

God never asks His people to complete their mission without Him.